New York City Serenade (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 7

New York City Serenade poster

Released in 2007, New York City Serenade is a comedy and drama film directed by Frank Whaley, running about 103 minutes. “Good friends are hard to find.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two down on their luck childhood friends struggle to figure out their lives. Ray a drummer in a rock and roll band, and Owen an aspiring film maker spend most of their time working menial jobs and drinking. When Owen's fiancé Lynn breaks off their engagement he finds himself spiraling, and allows Ray to come along with him to a two bit film festival he has been invited to in Kansas. There Owen makes several attempts to patch up his relationship, while Ray scams them into a deluxe suite at the local Four Seasons hotel by posing as Wally Shawn's son (who happens to be receiving a lifetime achievement award) and generally causes a major ruckus. By the end, Owen decides to make some changes in their relationship and in his life.

Who’s in it. New York City Serenade stars Freddie Prinze Jr. as Owen, Chris Klein as Ray, Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Lynn and Ben Schwartz as Russ, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, New York City Serenade has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FilmBox+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New York City Serenade page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch New York City Serenade (2007)?
In US, New York City Serenade is available to stream on FilmBox+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is New York City Serenade worth watching?
New York City Serenade holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in New York City Serenade?
New York City Serenade stars Freddie Prinze Jr., Chris Klein, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Ben Schwartz and Christoper DeBlasio.
When was New York City Serenade released?
New York City Serenade was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.