The Daytrippers

Name: The Daytrippers
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1997-03-05
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Hope Davis, Pat McNamara, Anne Meara, Parker Posey, Liev Schreiber

1997·Movie·R·87 min·★ 6.6(110)

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“It's a family affair.”

Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into the station wagon and go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.

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About The Daytrippers

The Daytrippers is a 1997 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Greg Mottola. The cast is led by Hope Davis, Pat McNamara, Anne Meara. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

The Daytrippers was produced by Nancy Tenenbaum Films, Fiasco Photoplays, and Trick Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 5, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director: Greg Mottola
Writers: Greg Mottola
Release date: March 5, 1997
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $2 million
Production: Nancy Tenenbaum Films, Fiasco Photoplays, Trick Productions

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The Daytrippers cast & crew

The Daytrippers was directed by Greg Mottola and written by Greg Mottola.

The cast features Hope Davis as Eliza D'Amico, Pat McNamara as Jim Malone, Anne Meara as Rita Malone, Parker Posey as Jo Malone, Liev Schreiber as Carl Petrovic, and Campbell Scott as Eddie Masler.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Martinez, cinematography is by John Inwood, and it was produced by Larry Kamerman and David Heyman.

Is The Daytrippers worth watching?

The Daytrippers holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 110 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Daytrippers is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Daytrippers

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