Manhattan
“Woody Allen's New Comedy Hit”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-22
Top Cast
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Woody Allen
Isaac Davis
Diane Keaton
Mary Wilkie
Michael Murphy
Yale
Mariel Hemingway
Tracy
Meryl Streep
Jill
Anne Byrne Hoffman
Emily
Karen Ludwig
Connie
Michael O'Donoghue
Dennis
Gary Weis
Television Director
Kenny Vance
Television Producer
Tisa Farrow
Party Guest
Damion Sheller
Ike's Son
Wallace Shawn
Jeremiah
Helen Hanft
Party Guest
Bella Abzug
Guest of Honor
Victor Truro
Party Guest
Charles Levin
Television Actor #1
Karen Allen
Television Actor #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 6, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.47x
+$31.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman
- Original Title
- Manhattan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.2M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Woody Allen
Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman
Gordon Willis
Susan E. Morse
Robert Greenhut, Charles H. Joffe, Jack Rollins
Department Leadership Roster
Susan E. Morse
Editor
Mel Bourne
Production Design
Charles H. Joffe
Producer
Woody Allen
Director
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Woody Allen
Writer
Marshall Brickman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manhattan 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 directed Manhattan?
Manhattan was directed by Woody Allen.
Who stars in Manhattan?
The principal cast of Manhattan includes Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Michael Murphy, Mariel Hemingway, Meryl Streep.
When was Manhattan released and how long is it?
Manhattan was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Manhattan?
Manhattan had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $40.2M at the worldwide box office (4.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manhattan?
Manhattan holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).