New York Stories (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6.2

New York Stories poster

Released in 1989, New York Stories is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 124 minutes. “One city. Three stories tall.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Get ready for a wildly diverse, star-studded trilogy about life in the big city. One of the most-talked about films in years, New York Stories features the creative collaboration of three of America's most popular directors, Martin Scorsese, Francis Coppola, and Woody Allen.

Who’s in it. New York Stories stars Nick Nolte as Lionel Dobie, Rosanna Arquette as Paulette, Steve Buscemi as Gregory Stark and Patrick O'Neal as Phillip Fowler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, New York Stories has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New York Stories page.

If you liked it. Fans of New York Stories tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch New York Stories (1989)?
In US, New York Stories is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is New York Stories worth watching?
New York Stories holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in New York Stories?
New York Stories stars Nick Nolte, Rosanna Arquette, Steve Buscemi, Patrick O'Neal and Heather McComb.
When was New York Stories released?
New York Stories was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.