Mazursky has crafted a story populated with humanity and decency, and where the only true villain is father time. Harry and Tonto is sort of a modernized, colorized and Americanized version of Umberto D.. Sad but still heartwarming.
Art Carney, Avon Long, Cliff De Young
Harry is a retired teacher in his seventies living in an area of New York City where he & his deceased wife raised his children - where he's lived all his life. When the building he lives in is torn d...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 6, 2005
Stats: 83 reviews
Flixster Reviews (83)
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September 24, 2009
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March 21, 2009
Sweet movie. Funny at times and sad too. Amazing that Art Carney was able to portray this role because he was only known for his goofy character on the honeymooners. The young actors who play his children who eventually go on to big careers are great too.
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January 22, 2008
It's been quite a while since I've seen this film but I remember boo-hooing at the end. I'm quite the cat lover.
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March 30, 2008
A poignant and at times funny masterpiece. Art Carney is absolutely fantastic.
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July 11, 2007
i remember ppl talking about this, so i might be interested to see what they are talking about
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