New in Town (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, New in Town is a comedy and romance film directed by Jonas Elmer, running about 97 minutes. “She's an executive on the move. But her career is taking her a little farther than she expected.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lucy Hill is an ambitious up-and-coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, she loves her cars and she loves climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment — in the middle of nowhere — to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straightforward assignment becomes a life-changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life and, most unexpectedly, the man of her dreams.
Who’s in it. New in Town stars Renée Zellweger as Lucy Hill, Harry Connick Jr. as Ted Mitchell, J.K. Simmons as Stu Kopenhafer and Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Blanche Gunderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, New in Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29M 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 in Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of New in Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New in Town (2009)?
- In US, New in Town 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 in Town worth watching?
- New in Town holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New in Town?
- New in Town stars Renée Zellweger, Harry Connick Jr., J.K. Simmons, Siobhan Fallon Hogan and Mike O'Brien.
- When was New in Town released?
- New in Town was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.