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New York, I Love You (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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New York, I Love You is a 2009 romantic drama directed by Joshua Marston and Fatih Akin, starring Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman and Shia LaBeouf. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $10 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$10M
Metascore
49
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New York, I Love You (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is New York, I Love You About?

The premise of New York, I Love You without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A collection of short, romantic stories unfold across New York City, showcasing the city's unique energy and the connections people make within it. Each segment, directed by different filmmakers and featuring a diverse cast, explores themes of love, chance encounters, and the beauty found in everyday moments against the backdrop of Manhattan's iconic landmarks. The film captures the vibrant pulse of the city and the captivating nature of human relationships.

New York, I Love You Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
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  • pantyhose
  • anthology film
  • ensemble cast
  • lincoln center for the performing arts
  • fainting
  • flower
  • chinatown manhattan new york city
  • watching tv
  • portmanteau film
  • omnibus film
  • collection of short films
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  • collective filmmaking
  • panties pulled down
  • title co directed by female
  • central park manhattan new york city
  • chrysler building manhattan new york city
  • empire state building manhattan new york city
  • grand central station manhattan new york city
  • overhead camera shot
  • statue of liberty new york city
  • times square manhattan new york city
  • female frontal nudity
  • female director
  • female filmmaker
  • bare chested man
  • reference to who's life is it anyway the play
  • sucking blood from one's finger
  • theft
  • all star cast
  • anthology
  • love in title
  • romantic comedy
  • diamond
  • park
  • anniversary
  • pickpocket
  • wedding
  • writer
  • chinese
  • nanny
  • memory
  • india
  • singer
  • composer
  • musician
  • artist
  • wheelchair
  • pharmacist
  • painting
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Cast & crew

New York, I Love You Cast

Bradley Cooper leads the cast, with Natalie Portman and Shia LaBeouf. Directed by Joshua Marston, Fatih Akin and Brett Ratner.

From the directors

More from the Directors of New York, I Love You

More films directed by the directors of New York, I Love You, best-rated first: The Edge of Heaven, Amrum, Maria Full of Grace and Head-On.

Ratings

New York, I Love You Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave New York, I Love You 49 on Metacritic.

Plot

New York, I Love You Plot Summary

What happens in New York, I Love You from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

This film is a collection of interconnected short stories, each weaving its own narrative thread while cleverly intertwining with others. The stories are not presented in a linear fashion, creating a mosaic of experiences.

In the opening vignette, Ben is captivated by a lovely woman, portrayed by Rachel Bilson, as he follows her into a bar. Their flirtation seems promising until Garry appears—an already married man with a hidden life as a talented pickpocket and an affair with the woman. As fate would have it, she later reappears in a striking blonde wig, leading to an encounter filled with unexpected warmth.

Full summary

The whole story of New York, I Love You, scene by scene

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Box office

New York, I Love You Box Office

New York, I Love You grossed $10 million worldwide. $1.6 million came from the US and Canada and $8.4 million (84%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$10M

US & Canada
$1.6M
International
$8.4M
US & Canada 16% Rest of the world 84%
Videos

New York, I Love You Trailers & Videos

The trailer of New York, I Love You.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know New York, I Love You?

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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Which actress plays the beautiful girl that Ben follows to the bar?

Cars

Cars in New York, I Love You

4 cars on screen, including the 2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS and the 2005 Chrysler Town & Country.

  • 2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS in New York, I Love You 2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS Background role
  • 2005 Chrysler Town & Country in New York, I Love You 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Background role
  • 2008 Ford Crown Victoria in New York, I Love You 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
  • 1998 Ford Taurus in New York, I Love You 1998 Ford Taurus Background role
Details

New York, I Love You Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “Нью Йорк, я люблю тебя!” and “Nueva York, te amo”.

Also known as
  • Нью Йорк, я люблю тебя!
  • Nueva York, te amo
  • 사랑해
  • 뉴욕
  • Szeretlek
  • 뉴욕 아이러브유
  • Seni Seviyorum New York
  • Нью-Йорк, я люблю тебя
  • Nova York
  • Eu Te Amo
  • 纽约,我爱你
  • นิวยอร์ค นครแห่งรัก
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  • Zakochany Nowy Jork
  • אוהב אותך
  • ניו יורק
  • Noule York
  • Te iubesc
  • New Yorku, miluji Tě!
  • Ню Йорк, обичам те!
  • 아이 러브 유
  • Нью-Йорку, я люблю тебе
  • 紐約,我愛你
  • نیویورک، دوستت دارم, ნიუ-იორკო, მიყვარხარ
  • ニューヨーク、アイラブユー
  • New York, ljubezen moja
  • New York, volim te

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FAQ

New York, I Love You FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of New York, I Love You, each answered in a sentence.

How long is New York, I Love You?

New York, I Love You runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was New York, I Love You released?

New York, I Love You was released on October 16, 2009.

Who directed New York, I Love You?

New York, I Love You was directed by Joshua Marston, Fatih Akin and Brett Ratner.

More films by Joshua Marston

Who is in the cast of New York, I Love You?

New York, I Love You stars Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman and Shia LaBeouf.

How much did New York, I Love You make at the box office?

New York, I Love You grossed $10 million worldwide ($1.6 million domestic, $8.4 million international).

How is New York, I Love You rated?

New York, I Love You has 49 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does New York, I Love You have a post-credit scene?

No. New York, I Love You has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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