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A Couch in New York

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★ 5.9(45)19961h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Chantal Akerman
Release date: 1996-02-21
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: M6 Films

About A Couch in New York

A Couch in New York is a 1996 movie in the Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Chantal Akerman, starring Juliette Binoche, William Hurt and Paul Guilfoyle. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Couch in New York in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A burnt-out New York psychoanalyst exchanges apartments with a Parisian woman. When his patients arrive, they talk to her and then pay. He returns early and becomes a patient as well.

Cast

Juliette Binoche

Béatrice Saulnier

William Hurt

Henry Harriston

Paul Guilfoyle

Dennis

Richard Jenkins

Campton

Stephanie Buttle

Anne

Barbara Garrick

Lizbeth Honeywell

Kent Broadhurst

Tim

Matthew Burton

Wood

Henry Bean

Stein

Adam LeFevre

Restaurant Patron

Tiffany Fraser

Julie (as Tiffany Frazer)

Bernard Breuse

Jerôme

Themes & keywords

new york cityfrancedogwoman directorpsychoanalyst

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Couch in New York in South Africa?+

A Couch in New York is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Couch in New York on Netflix?+

A Couch in New York is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is A Couch in New York?+

A Couch in New York has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in A Couch in New York?+

A Couch in New York stars Juliette Binoche, William Hurt, Paul Guilfoyle, Richard Jenkins and Stephanie Buttle.

When did A Couch in New York come out?+

A Couch in New York is a 1996 movie directed by Chantal Akerman.

What genre is A Couch in New York?+

A Couch in New York is Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed A Couch in New York?+

A Couch in New York was directed by Chantal Akerman.