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Harry and Tonto

R19741h 55mPaul Mazursky
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 72

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"Get a lift."

Harry Coombes is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a journey across the United States — visiting his children, seeing a world he never seemed to have the time to see before, making new friends, and saying goodbye to old friends.

AdventureComedyDrama
CatJourney In The PastPetNostalgiaAgingRoad TripLoveFamilyEvictionRoadtrip

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What is Harry and Tonto (1974) about?

Harry Coombes is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a journey across the United States — visiting his children, seeing a world he never seemed to have the time to see before, making new friends, and saying goodbye to old friends.

Who stars in Harry and Tonto?

Harry and Tonto stars Art Carney (Harry), Ellen Burstyn (Shirley), Geraldine Fitzgerald (Jessie), Chief Dan George (Sam Two Feathers), Larry Hagman (Eddie). The film was directed by Paul Mazursky.

How long is Harry and Tonto?

Harry and Tonto has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated R.

Is Harry and Tonto worth watching?

Harry and Tonto holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Adventure, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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