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A Couch in New York (1996)

Original title: Un divan à New York

1996-02-21 · 1h 48m · FR
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A Man... A Woman... A Dog... The perfect combination for romance...

Dr. Henry Harriston is a successful psychoanalyst in New York City. When he is near a nervous breakdown, he arranges to change his flat with Beatrice Saulnier from France for a while. Both don't know each other and both find themselves deeply involved into the social settings of the other, because the decision to change their flats is made overnight. Could be the perfect amusement, but suddenly Henry finds himself beaten up by Beatrice' lover and Beatrice is considered to be Dr. Harriston's substitute by his clients...

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Chantal AkermanDirector

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Juliette BinocheJuliette BinocheBéatrice SaulnierWilliam HurtWilliam HurtHenry HarristonPaul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleDennisRichard JenkinsRichard JenkinsCamptonStephanie ButtleStephanie ButtleAnneBarbara GarrickBarbara GarrickLizbeth HoneywellKent BroadhurstKent BroadhurstTimMatthew BurtonMatthew BurtonWoodHenry BeanHenry BeanSteinAdam LeFevreAdam LeFevreRestaurant PatronTiffany FraserTiffany FraserJulie (as Tiffany Frazer)Bernard BreuseBernard BreuseJerôme

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Woman directorNew york cityDogFrancePsychoanalyst

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Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityWoman Director · New York City · DogMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference353742

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What is A Couch in New York about?

Dr. Henry Harriston is a successful psychoanalyst in New York City. When he is near a nervous breakdown, he arranges to change his flat with Beatrice Saulnier from France for a while. Both don't know each other and both find themselves deeply involved into the social settings of the other, because the decision to change their flats is made overnight. Could be the perfect amusement, but suddenly Henry finds himself beaten up by Beatrice' lover and Beatrice is considered to be Dr. Harriston's substitute by his clients...

How long is A Couch in New York?

A Couch in New York has a runtime of 108 minutes.