Deconstructing Harry

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Movie Info

Novelist Harry Block (Woody Allen) has become a success by turning his family and friends' lives into fodder for his books. Due to his novels' popularity, the university that once kicked Harry out has asked him to return for a ceremony that will honor him. As Harry sets out for the trip, he is confronted by his fictional characters, as well as real people who no longer want anything to do with him, and he learns how deeply his overly candid stories have affected those around him.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    drama, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Woody Allen
  • Producer:
    Jean Doumanian
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $$10,684,933
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby
  • Aspect Ratio:
    35mm

Cast

Woody Allen
as Harry Block
Kirstie Alley
as Joan
Caroline Aaron
as Doris
Bob Balaban
as Richard
Richard Benjamin
as Ken
Eric Bogosian
as Burt
Billy Crystal
as Larry
Elisabeth Shue
as Fay
Demi Moore
as Helen
Mariel Hemingway
as Beth Kramer
Amy Irving
as Jane
Julie Kavner
as Hilly Block
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
as Leslie
Robin Williams
as Mel
Stanley Tucci
as Paul Epstein
Judy Davis
as Lucy
Hazelle Goodman
as Cookie
Eric Lloyd
as Hilly
Tobey Maguire
as Harvey Stern
Annette Arnold
as Rosalee
Philip Bosco
as Professor Clark
Stephanie Roth
as Janet
Gene Saks
as Harry's Father
Viola Harris
as Elsie
Henry Goodman
Jennifer Garner
as Woman in Elevator
Robert Harper
as Harry's Doctor
Shifra Lerer
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Audience Reviews for Deconstructing Harry

  • Apr 25, 2013
    Deconstructing Harry is by far Woody Allen's darkest and most revealing movie, and it doesn't exactly paint a flattering portrait of him, but it's also funny (although not his funniest) and has a great cast and interesting style that make it worth seeing for fans of Allen.
    Joey S Super Reviewer
  • Sep 14, 2011
    I know Woody Allen is supposed to be this wonderful director, and his movies are studied in college film classes all the time, but I just don't get the attraction. I do see where Larry David gets his inspiration for loud-mouthed, annoying characters who can't seem to shut up. I swear I have tried to like Woody, but he just annoys me far too much. An all-star cast is mostly wasted in this, as the only actor who appears on-screen for more than ten seconds at a time is Woody, a man in love with the sound of his own voice. Please don't ask me to watch any more. I wanted to scream at this guy to just shut up and keep it zipped!
    Mark A Super Reviewer
  • Dec 01, 2010
    This is Allen doing a comedic and absurd take on Bergman's 'Wild Strawberries'. It's hilarious, experimental, smart, and filled with enough one-liners to fill several films. An Allen classic from the 90's. As far as flat-out comedy goes, this film is s huge winner and its wacky narrative and side stories are all captivating.
    Jonny B Super Reviewer
  • Feb 12, 2010
    It might be the darkest and most self hating of Allen's comedies and I mean that as a compliment.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
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