The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Watch TrailerMel 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1975 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Melvin Frank |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (76 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.
Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.
Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.
Director: Melvin Frank
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.
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