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Movie Info & Cast

Producer:

Billy Crystal

Release Date:

Jun 1, 1991

Runtime:

1hr 53m

Synopsis

On the verge of turning 40, an unhappy Manhattan yuppie is roped into joining his two friends on a cattle drive in the southwest.

Cast

  • Jack Palance
  • Noble Willingham
  • Tracey Walter
  • Josh Mostel
  • David Paymer

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Dec 14, 2014

    Funny, touching, still as good as it was when I watched it in the theater with a young lady I would later marry. Our first movie date. Yes, she still married me even though I laughed way too hard and loud in the theater. And she's still married to me even though I still…

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    RetroHound
    RetroHound
    Mar 21, 2019

    jake gyllenhaal's film debut, dare i say..........................a star is born

    322 Likes
    lauren
    lauren
    Aug 25, 2023

    Bill Crystal spends approximately 50% of the movie riding a horse while wearing a New York Mets hat. If that doesn’t sell you, its still a classic fish out of water story combined with the “what is my purpose in life” story that is surprisingly poignant but also…

    224 Likes
    Joe A
    Joe A
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    Mar 29, 2025

    I must have seen the opening and end credits of the sequel countless times on cable growing up, and I remember none of what I saw moving a needle for me, so coming into this film I wasn’t really expecting to laugh and enjoy as much as I did, despite this one having become…

    224 Likes
    Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine
    Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine
    Aug 3, 2019

    This entire movie was just being shocked that people were in this. Lisa Simpson? The guy from Home Alone? Mr Mosby?! JAKE GYLLENHAAL?!?!?!

    177 Likes
    Eliza
    Eliza
    Nov 22, 2024

    "Go, and find your smile" What a wild way to kick off a movie. A bull's horns hit where the sun doesn't shine, and the quirky opening animation sets the tone for an eccentric journey of self-discovery wrapped in humor. It’s a comedy with a touch of depth, gently nudging at…

    172 Likes
    wersku
    wersku
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    Apr 30, 2021

    FIRST COW

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    matt lynch
    matt lynch
    Sep 30, 2020

    For a film that is deliberately set up for audiences to call it dumb or useless, there’s actually a heartwarming nature and intelligence within City Slickers. It’s a roaring, exciting and feel-good 90s comedy that doesn’t want you to do anything except enjoy yourself. With…

    131 Likes
    Sam
    Sam
    Jun 22, 2021

    “IF HATE WERE PEOPLE, I’D BE CHINA!” POV: dad’s midlife crisis. Spoilers: you’re dad.

    109 Likes
    anna nomaly
    anna nomaly
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  • Pauly Walnuts
    Pauly Walnuts liked
    City Slickers

    Absolutely hilarious

    2 2Y
    James New
    James New liked
    City Slickers

    A bit more substance to this which is nice because lots of films that fit into this genre can be quite surface level. Perhaps a bit too long but it’s a pretty good film. Idk if the sequel is worth watching

    1Y
    Kward0610
    Kward0610 loved
    City Slickers

    One of my new favorite Westerns. A great movie about friendship and self discovery. Jack Palance’s performance was fantastic and the others were great too. Highly recommend this one

    2Y
  • Mickerdoo
    Mickerdoo liked
    City Slickers

    Silly and a bit far fetched but strangely introspective with character growth and lessons. Crystal leads this B comedy trio that delivers.

    2Y
    Garrison
    Garrison loved
    City Slickers

    Great film. Jack Palance was the man. And doing push ups during his oscar win. I loved it.

    9M
    joel
    joel liked
    City Slickers

    Can’t believe I’ve never heard of this movie! Such a good movie with a perfect ending.

    3Y
  • Isabel Pichardo
    Isabel Pichardo loved
    City Slickers

    A fun rewatch, Billy Crystal is the best

    3Y
    Jollfoogfl
    Jollfoogfl loved
    City Slickers

    Hilarious classic. Billy Chrystal gold

    5M
    Sweet Aileen
    Sweet Aileen liked
    City Slickers

    Kinda weird but funny enough.

    1Y
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Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Reviews
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City Slickers comes packaged as one kind of movie - a slapstick comedy about white-collar guys on a dude ranch - and it delivers on that level while surprising me by being much more ambitious, and successful, than I expected. This is the proverbial comedy with the heart of truth, the tear in the eye along with the belly laugh. It's funny, and it adds up to something.

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Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City Slickers (1991) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is City Slickers (1991)?
The movie is 1hr 53min long.
What's City Slickers (1991) about?
On the verge of turning 40, an unhappy Manhattan yuppie is roped into joining his two friends on a cattle drive in the southwest.
Who's the cast of City Slickers (1991)?
  • Jack Palance as Curly
  • Noble Willingham as Clay Stone
  • Tracey Walter as Cookie
  • Josh Mostel as Barry Shalowitz
  • David Paymer as Ira Shalowitz
Who produced City Slickers (1991)?
Billy Crystal produced City Slickers (1991).