Manhattan (1979): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Manhattan is a 1979 comedy drama starring Woody Allen, Mariel Hemingway and Diane Keaton. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $40.2 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 13 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Manhattan About?
The premise of Manhattan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Woody Allen's Manhattan follows Isaac Davis, a television writer grappling with midlife anxieties following his wife's unexpected death. Lost and longing for his youth, he becomes involved with a much younger woman, Marie, further complicating his already turbulent emotional state. Through a series of introspective moments and complicated relationships, Isaac confronts his self-destructive habits and searches for meaning in love and life within the vibrant backdrop of New York City.
Manhattan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- love triangle
- central park manhattan new york city
- dachshund
- breakup
- dating
- new york city
- older man younger woman relationship
- father son relationship
- manhattan new york city
- comedy of manners
- directed by star
- thunderstorm
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- skeleton
- sex with a minor
- racquetball
- harmonica
- gay parent
- extramarital affair
- long take
- sarcasm
- borough name in title
- narration
- national film registry
- lesbian
- book
- writer
- no opening credits
- television industry
- restaurant
- quitting a job
- planetarium
- pizzeria
- museum
- art museum
- hayden planetarium
- chinese takeout
- jack o'lantern
- television studio
- horse and carriage
- love
- park bench
- phone booth
- divorced
- department store
- begins with narration
- convertible
- porsche
- feel good romance
- romantic comedy
- dramedy drama
Manhattan Cast
Woody Allen leads the cast, with Mariel Hemingway and Diane Keaton.
Manhattan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Manhattan 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 77% User score
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Manhattan Plot Summary
What happens in Manhattan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film commences with a captivating montage showcasing the vibrant life of Manhattan, all while George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue provides a stunning musical backdrop. At the center of this narrative is Isaac, played by Woody Allen, a 42-year-old television comedy writer who finds himself grappling with writer’s block as he attempts to craft a novel. Struggling to articulate his main character’s perspectives on the world around him, particularly the bustling essence of Manhattan and its eclectic inhabitants, Isaac’s journey begins.
Full summary
The whole story of Manhattan, scene by scene
Manhattan Box Office
Manhattan grossed $40.2 million worldwide. $39.9 million came from the US and Canada and $247,287 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40.2M
- US & Canada
- $39.9M
- International
- $247.3K
Manhattan Awards & Nominations
Manhattan won 2 awards from 13 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1980, with 2 wins from 9 nominations.
2 wins13 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1980 2 wins · 9 nominations- Won Best Film – Woody Allen
- Won Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Woody Allen
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Diane Keaton
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Mariel Hemingway and Meryl Streep
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Oscars 1980 2 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Mariel Hemingway
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
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DGA Awards 1980 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Woody Allen
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Golden Globes 1980 1 nomination- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
Manhattan Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Official US Re-release Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Manhattan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What iconic musical piece accompanies the opening montage of Manhattan?
Cars in Manhattan
40 cars on screen, including the 1968 Ford Mustang and the 1978 Mercury Zephyr.
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1968 Ford Mustang Important role -
1978 Mercury Zephyr Important role -
1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet T6 Important role -
1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Minor role
Manhattan Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Manhetenas” and “Menhetn”.
- Also known as
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- Manhetenas
- Menhetn
- Манхатън
- 맨하탄
- 맨해튼
- 曼哈頓
- Менхетн
- Манхэттен
- マンハッタン
- Μανχάταν
- 曼哈顿
- 曼克頓
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- מנהטן
- Мангеттен
- Chuyện Tình Manhattan, მანჰეტენი
- Manhatana
- แมนแฮตตัน
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Movies Like Manhattan
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Manhattan Murder Mystery, Manhattan Parade and Little Manhattan.
Manhattan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Manhattan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Manhattan?
Manhattan runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Manhattan released?
Manhattan was released on March 14, 1979.
Who is in the cast of Manhattan?
Manhattan stars Woody Allen, Mariel Hemingway and Diane Keaton.
How much did Manhattan make at the box office?
Manhattan grossed $40.2 million worldwide ($39.9 million domestic, $247,287 international).
How is Manhattan rated?
Manhattan has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
What awards did Manhattan win?
Manhattan won 2 awards from 13 nominations, including Best Film at the BAFTA 1980.
Does Manhattan have a post-credit scene?
No. Manhattan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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