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Deconstructing Harry (1997)

โ€œHarry Block wrote a bestseller about his best friends. Now, his best friends are about to become his worst enemies.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 1,074 votes 1h 36m r ComedyDrama

#32 of 113 films from 1997 #569 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Woody Allen ยท Written by Woody Allen

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Overview

Writer Harry Block draws inspiration from people he knows, and from events that happened to him, sometimes causing these people to become alienated from him as a result.

Cast

Woody Allenas Harry Block
Kirstie Alleyas Joan
Bob Balabanas Richard
Richard Benjaminas Ken
Eric Bogosianas Burt
Billy Crystalas Larry / The Devil
Judy Davisas Lucy
Caroline Aaronas Doris
Hazelle Goodmanas Cookie
Mariel Hemingwayas Beth Kramer
Amy Irvingas Jane
Julie Kavneras Grace
Eric Lloydas Hilly
Julia Louis-Dreyfusas Leslie

Facts

Release dateDecember 12, 1997
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$10,686,841 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0118954

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Questions

How long is Deconstructing Harry?
Deconstructing Harry runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Deconstructing Harry worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,074 votes, which places it #32 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 73%) and #569 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Deconstructing Harry?
Deconstructing Harry was directed by Woody Allen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Midnight in Paris (2011).
Who stars in Deconstructing Harry?
Woody Allen as Harry Block; Kirstie Alley as Joan; Bob Balaban as Richard; Richard Benjamin as Ken; Eric Bogosian as Burt; Billy Crystal as Larry / The Devil.
What is Deconstructing Harry rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Deconstructing Harry?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9520.

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