Manhattan (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1979, Manhattan is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Woody Allen, running about 96 minutes. “Woody Allen's New Comedy Hit” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.
Who’s in it. Manhattan stars Woody Allen as Isaac Davis, Diane Keaton as Mary Wilkie, Michael Murphy as Yale and Mariel Hemingway as Tracy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Manhattan has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $40.2M 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 Manhattan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manhattan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manhattan (1979)?
- In US, Manhattan 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 Manhattan worth watching?
- Manhattan holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Manhattan?
- Manhattan stars Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Michael Murphy, Mariel Hemingway and Meryl Streep.
- When was Manhattan released?
- Manhattan was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.