The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1975, The Prisoner of Second Avenue is a comedy film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 98 minutes. “...and you think you've got problems.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mel Edison has just lost his job after many years and now has to cope with being unemployed at middle age during an intense NYC heat wave.
Who’s in it. The Prisoner of Second Avenue stars Jack Lemmon as Mel Edison, Anne Bancroft as Edna Edison, Gene Saks as Harry Edison and Elizabeth Wilson as Pauline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Prisoner of Second Avenue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Prisoner of Second Avenue page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prisoner of Second Avenue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975)?
- In US, The Prisoner of Second Avenue 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 The Prisoner of Second Avenue worth watching?
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue stars Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks, Elizabeth Wilson and Florence Stanley.
- When was The Prisoner of Second Avenue released?
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.