A Rainy Day in New York
A Rainy Day in New York

A Rainy Day in New York

2019Movie92 minEnglish

Two young people arrive in New York to spend a weekend, but once they arrive they're met with bad weather and a series of adventures.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users67%
Director: Woody AllenGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young couple, Gatsby and Ashleigh, visit New York City for a weekend. Gatsby hopes to reconnect with his father, while Ashleigh, an aspiring journalist, has an assignment to interview a renowned film director. Their plans are upended by a series of chance encounters and misunderstandings that lead them on separate, unexpected adventures across the city, forcing them to confront their feelings and the realities of their relationship.

Critical Reception

Upon its limited release, 'A Rainy Day in New York' received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its charming aesthetic and the performances of its young cast, many found the plot meandering and the characters to be underdeveloped. The film's delayed release in many territories also contributed to its reception, with some critics noting it felt like a departure from Allen's more celebrated works.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually appealing cinematography and nostalgic New York setting.
  • Criticized for its thin plot and underdeveloped character arcs.
  • The performances, particularly by the younger cast, were often highlighted as a positive, despite the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a pleasant, albeit unremarkable, romantic comedy. Many viewers enjoyed the visual style and the chemistry between the leads, but some felt the story lacked depth and impact.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally set to be released in 2018 by Amazon Studios, but its release was postponed indefinitely due to allegations against director Woody Allen. It eventually saw a limited release in some international markets starting in 2019.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Loved-up couple "Gatsby" (Timothée Chalamet) and "Ashleigh" (Elle Fanning) arrive in New York to spend the weekend together. Barely have they arrived, though, when she - a budding journalist - is given the opportunity to interview famous fi...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

'A Rainy Day in New York' is a faint, tinny echo of Allen's early masterpieces - yet another neurotic comedy-drama about an anxious hero in a tweed jacket who adores Cole Porter and black-and-white movies. It has no discernible point except...