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An man gets an unexpected lesson in love and life from a much younger woman in this romantic drama. Will Keane (Richard Gere) is a wealthy 50-year-old restaurant tycoon who has a knack for wooing beau... read more read more...tiful women, but is unable to commit to a lasting relationship. On day Will meets a beautiful woman in her early-20s named Charlotte Fielding (Winona Ryder); he turns on the charm in an effort to impress her, and soon the two are having an affair. But what Will thought would be a brief, casual fling proves to have far deeper repercussions when he learns that Charlotte is suffering from a serious illness and does not have long to live. Autumn in New York was directed by actress-turned-filmmaker Joan Chen and co-stars Anthony LaPaglia, Elaine Stritch, and Jillian Hennessy. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Joan Chen

Release Date: August 11, 2000

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DVD Release Date: November 14, 2001

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  • July 11, 2009
    Pretty ordinary. I really didn't like Richard Gere's character in this at all, and when the inevitable happened at the end, I really didn't feel too sad about it either. Winona is okay, but overall it failed to move me.
  • December 6, 2006
    This movie sucked but I got to look at Winona Ryder for a couple hours. So I don't care.
  • June 14, 2006
    Good love story.
  • December 17, 2011
    Autumn in New York is a rather maudlin romance that tells an interesting story, but it focuses a little too much on symbolism and aesthetics. Richard Gere plays a New York playboy who gets more than he bargains for when he pursues a much younger woman who turns out to have a uni... read moreque heart condition. Winona Ryder delivers her usual charm and good humor, but Richard Gere is just phoning it in. As a result, Gere and Ryder don't quite connect well enough to sell this unconventional romance. Additionally, the film itself does the story no favors by over saturating itself in symbolism and aesthetic designs that emphasize the themes. Still, it's not a bad picture and Gere and Ryder are both likable and sympathetic in their respective roles. Autumn in New York is an entertaining story that explores some interesting themes.
  • November 18, 2011
    Richard Geer plays an aging lothario who newest target is an extremely young Ryder who catches his eye one Autumn evening in New York City. The result of their instant attraction is a tempestuous affair which becomes complicated after he finds out that she is terminally ill. The ... read moreoriginality of the plot was a bit predictable with this Renaissance woman and a modern day bachelor but the beautiful autumn scenery enveloped me in a bittersweet lovey-dovey atmosphere that sedated me like a cup of tea to make me temporarily forget about this romance mismatch and instead sympathize for the situation alone. It is an excellent movie for anyone who has ever read and thoroughly enjoyed a Harelequinesque novel.

    One redeeming feature is the filming of New York. Just Beautiful!!
  • May 2, 2008
    Really liked it, but I've seen these types of movies before.
  • February 17, 2009
    Aww, it's a love story. Oh...wait. *Dies

    It had moments but I can't recommend it.
  • May 6, 2008
    Tottaly unforgettable movie. The premise for the story just literally rips your heart out. The whole sense of impending tragedy that blankets the film from beginning 'till the teear-jecking end just keeps you utterly enthralled as you watch.
  • April 12, 2008
    very depressing.
  • June 20, 2007
    Really good film

Critic Reviews


Emanuel Levy
July 21, 2007
Emanuel Levy, Variety

Utterly banal, Joan Chen's tediously sappy romance is a kind of modern-day Love Story (a better film!) with a "twist": Richard Gere's suave lover is old enough to be Winona Ryder's father. Full Review

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

A workmanlike product that offers occasional, small moments of satisfaction, but, as a whole, is apt to leave audiences wondering why they should care. Full Review

Michael Atkinson
January 1, 2000
Michael Atkinson, Mr. Showbiz

A diaphanous daydream of clichés, predictable developments, strained romance, and frequently embarrassing dialogue.

Peter Rainer
January 1, 2000
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine

[Chen] has a lovely sense of film rhythm and a sophisticated eye for luxe effects, but she fell into this vat of goo and there's no climbing out of it. Full Review

Philip Wuntch
January 1, 2000
Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News

The movie's biggest fatality is the lack of chemistry between the two stars. Even in their most amorous moments, they seem like a randy uncle and his sad-eyed niece. Full Review

John Petrakis
January 1, 2000
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune

If [Chen] is able to take such predictable storylines and breathe life into them, chances are good she'll have a long and successful career in Hollywood.

Jan Stuart
January 1, 2000
Jan Stuart, Newsday

A perfectly respectable weeper.

Christy Lemire
January 1, 2000
Christy Lemire, Associated Press

Sappy and melodramatic.

Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

The picture is a veritable bouquet of ardent cliches and witless sentiments. Full Review

Carrie Rickey
January 1, 2000
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer

Though individually attractive, together Gere and Ryder are as unappetizing a combo as pimento and peach.

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