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New in Town (2009)

“She's an executive on the move. But her career is taking her a little farther than she expected.”

5.8/10 · 525 votes 1h 37m pg ComedyRomance

#202 of 242 films from 2009 #2482 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jonas Elmer · Written by C. Jay Cox, Ken Rance

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Overview

Lucy Hill is an ambitious up-and-coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, her cars, and climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment — in the middle of nowhere — to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straightforward assignment becomes a life-changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life and, most unexpectedly, the man of her dreams.

Cast

Renée Zellwegeras Lucy Hill
Harry Connick Jr.as Ted Mitchell
J.K. Simmonsas Stu Kopenhafer
Siobhan Fallon Hoganas Blanche Gunderson
Mike O'Brienas Lars Ulstead
Frances Conroyas Trudy Van Uuden
Ferron Guerreiroas Bobbie Mitchell
Barbara James Smithas Joan
James Durhamas Rob Deitmar
Robert Smallas Donald Arling
Wayne Nicklasas Harve Gunderson
Hilary Carrollas Kimberley
Nancy Drakeas Flo
Stewart J. Zullyas Wallace Miller

Facts

Release dateJanuary 30, 2009
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$8,000,000
Box office$29,010,817 (3.6× budget)
IMDbtt1095174

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Questions

How long is New in Town?
New in Town runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is New in Town worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 525 votes, which places it #202 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 17%) and #2482 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed New in Town?
New in Town was directed by Jonas Elmer.
Who stars in New in Town?
Renée Zellweger as Lucy Hill; Harry Connick Jr. as Ted Mitchell; J.K. Simmons as Stu Kopenhafer; Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Blanche Gunderson; Mike O'Brien as Lars Ulstead; Frances Conroy as Trudy Van Uuden.
What is New in Town rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for New in Town?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11003.

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