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The Hotel New Hampshire (1984): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Hotel New Hampshire is a 1984 comedy drama directed by Tony Richardson, starring Beau Bridges, Wallace Shawn and Seth Green. It is partly based on The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $5.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
worldwide gross
$5.1M
Metascore
36
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The Hotel New Hampshire (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Tony Richardson
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hotel New Hampshire About?

The premise of The Hotel New Hampshire without spoilers, adapted from The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Berry family runs a peculiar hotel where their eccentricities and unconventional ways of life are constantly on display. As they face the challenges of their business and personal lives, a complex and unusual relationship develops between siblings John and Franny. Their close bond tests the already delicate balance within the family, leading to humorous and poignant moments as they grapple with love, loyalty, and the struggles of maintaining a unique sense of normalcy.

The Hotel New Hampshire Themes & Keywords

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  • dysfunctional family
  • incest
  • dead dog
  • prostitute
  • football player
  • first sexual experience
  • public humiliation
  • death of family member
  • family relationships
  • rape victim
  • weightlifting
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  • bear costume
  • lesbian
  • jock
  • bully
  • blindness
  • bisexual
  • bear
  • gang rape
  • gay
  • bare chested male
  • workout
  • jock strap
  • implied fellatio
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • incestuous desire
  • stuffed dog
  • actor plays dual roles
  • killed with a baseball bat
  • female topless nudity
  • vienna austria
  • dark comedy
  • farting dog
  • cowritten by director
  • flashback
  • coming of age comedy
  • loss of virginity
  • based on the novel of the same name
  • bomb explosion
  • rapist comeuppance
  • taken hostage
  • family hotel
  • female writer
  • scene before opening credits
  • vienna state opera
  • marathon sex
  • farce comedy
  • blinded
  • rise to fame
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Cast & crew

The Hotel New Hampshire Cast

Beau Bridges leads the cast, with Wallace Shawn and Seth Green. Directed by Tony Richardson; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Tony Richardson

More films directed by Tony Richardson, best-rated first: Tom Jones, The Entertainer, Look Back in Anger and The Border.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Hotel New Hampshire Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Hotel New Hampshire 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

The Hotel New Hampshire Plot Summary

What happens in The Hotel New Hampshire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the backdrop of post-war America’s thriving landscape, the Berry family, led by the devoted patriarch Win, along with his supportive wife and their five lively children—John, Franny, Frank, Lilly, and Egg—set out on an ambitious quest to reshape their future. Their pivotal decision to establish a hotel adjacent to the prestigious preparatory school attended by John, Franny, and Frank signifies a monumental shift for this tight-knit clan. This new establishment, aptly named the Hotel New Hampshire, becomes a bustling center of life, brimming with revelations and the blossoming of relationships.

Full summary

The whole story of The Hotel New Hampshire, scene by scene

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Box office

The Hotel New Hampshire Box Office

The Hotel New Hampshire grossed $5.1 million worldwide.

1984 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.1M

US & Canada
$5.1M
Videos

The Hotel New Hampshire Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Hotel New Hampshire.

The Hotel New Hampshire (1984) Original Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Hotel New Hampshire?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the name of the hotel opened by the Berry family?

Cars

Cars in The Hotel New Hampshire

11 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.

All 11 cars
  • unknown in The Hotel New Hampshire unknown Important role
  • 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in The Hotel New Hampshire 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
  • 1960 Chevrolet Impala in The Hotel New Hampshire 1960 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1955 Dodge Crusader in The Hotel New Hampshire 1955 Dodge Crusader Minor role
Details

The Hotel New Hampshire Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Um Hotel Muito Louco” and “El hotel New Hampshire”.

Also known as
  • Um Hotel Muito Louco
  • El hotel New Hampshire
  • Hôtel New Hampshire
  • Eine ausgeflippte Familie
  • Das Hotel New Hampshire
  • L'hôtel New Hampshire
  • 新汉普夏饭店
  • מלון ניו המפשייר
  • Η πρώτη φορά είναι η καλύτερη
  • Um Hotel em New Hampshire
  • Kaikki isäni hotellit
  • ホテル・ニューハンプシャー
+4 more
  • 호텔 뉴 햄프셔
  • L’hotel New Hampshire
  • Отель «Нью-Хэмпшир»
  • New Hampshire Oteli

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FAQ

The Hotel New Hampshire FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Hotel New Hampshire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hotel New Hampshire?

The Hotel New Hampshire runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was The Hotel New Hampshire released?

The Hotel New Hampshire was released on March 9, 1984.

Who directed The Hotel New Hampshire?

The Hotel New Hampshire was directed by Tony Richardson.

More films by Tony Richardson

Who is in the cast of The Hotel New Hampshire?

The Hotel New Hampshire stars Beau Bridges, Wallace Shawn and Seth Green, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Hotel New Hampshire make at the box office?

The Hotel New Hampshire grossed $5.1 million worldwide.

How is The Hotel New Hampshire rated?

The Hotel New Hampshire has 5.9/10 on IMDb and 36 on Metacritic.

Is The Hotel New Hampshire based on a book?

Yes. The Hotel New Hampshire is partly adapted from The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving.

Does The Hotel New Hampshire have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hotel New Hampshire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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