Lost in Yonkers

1993

Lost in Yonkers

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Movie Info

Set in New York during World War II, Martha Coolidge's film adaptation of Neil Simon's award-winning play stars Mike Damus and Brad Stoll as Arty and Jay, teenage brothers who are shipped off to live with their stern grandmother (Irene Worth), their mobster uncle (Richard Dreyfuss) and their eccentric aunt (Mercedes Ruehl).

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Comedy, Drama
Directed By:

Martha Coolidge
Written By:

Neil Simon
In Theaters:

May 14, 1993 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jun 11, 2002
Runtime:

109 minutes
Studio:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Irene Worth
as Grandma

Mercedes Ruehl
as Aunt Bella

Richard Dreyfuss
as Uncle Louie

Brad Stoll
as Jay

Mike Damus
as Arty

David Strathairn
as Johnny

Robert Miranda
as Hollywood Harry

Jack Laufer
as Eddie

Robert Guy Miranda
as Hollywood Harry

Susan Merson
as Gert

Jennifer Shull

Illya Haase
as Harry's Crony

Calvin Stillwell
as Gas Station Attendant

Dick Hagerman
as Truck Driver

Jesse Vincent
as Danny

Howard Newstate
as Kid in Store

Peter Gannon
as Cop

Lori Schubeler
as Teresa

Jean Zarzour
as Flo

Mary Scott Gudaitis
as Celeste

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Critic Reviews for Lost in Yonkers

All Critics (17) | Top Critics (3)

The pic seems too calculating and doesn't have the same stunning effect as the play.

Jan 25, 2015 | Rating: B- | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A good example of fleshing out a single set play into a film would be Steel Magnolias...Yonkers just doesn't pull it off.

Mar 16, 2004 | Rating: 2/5

Shawn Bowers
Kansas City Star
Mercedes Ruehl's exuberent performance gives this family drama its staying power.

Jul 12, 2003 | Full Review…

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice
Not that bad, but seems a bit lost.

Apr 30, 2003 | Rating: 3/5

Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum
It's an enjoyable picture, well-cast and carefully 'opened up' from its stage roots.

Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…

Chris Hicks
Deseret News (Salt Lake City)

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Audience Reviews for Lost in Yonkers

Mar 17, 2012

Lost in Yonkers is a terrific exemple of a dramatic Neil Simon.

Lucas M Super Reviewer
Sep 16, 2011

Two young boys spend a coming-of-age season in the home of their paternal grandma; that's what Neil Simon's story pretends to be about, but only blink and beneath that is a reworking of nothing less than "Now Voyager" and its redemptive telling of a child blossoming from under the restrictive wings of an unloving parent. Pretty engaging stuff, with Mercedes Ruehl doing a phenomenal job in Bette Davis' sizeable shadow.

Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
Jan 20, 2009

This film is one of my guilty pleasures. I love it but I'm not sure I want the rest of the world to know that. I've seen this picture several times and I never tire of the performances. Dreyfuss is exceptional, Mercedes Ruehl is WONDERFUL, but its the younger actors, Brad Stoll and Mike Damus, that steal the show. It might not be great cinema but it sure is fun to watch.

Randy T Super Reviewer
Jan 10, 2008

The play version is better, but Neil Simon did a good job making this screenplay and the casting was great. The actors are excellent in this flick.

Dannielle A Super Reviewer