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Best 2019 Movies set in NYC

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  • Adam Sandler, Mesfin Lamengo, Sun Zhi Hua-Hilton, and LaKeith Stanfield in Uncut Gems (2019)

    1. Uncut Gems

    20192h 15mR93Metascore
    7.4 (336K)
    With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, a fast-talking New York City jeweler risks everything in hope of staying afloat and alive.
    DirectorsBenny SafdieJosh SafdieStarsAdam SandlerJulia FoxIdina Menzel
  • Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci in The Irishman (2019)

    2. The Irishman

    20193h 29mR94Metascore
    7.8 (454K)
    An illustration of Frank Sheeran's life, from W.W.II veteran to hit-man for the Bufalino crime family and his alleged assassination of his close friend Jimmy Hoffa.
    DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroAl PacinoJoe Pesci
  • Joaquin Phoenix in Joker (2019)

    3. Joker

    20192h 2mR59Metascore
    8.3 (1.6M)
    Arthur Fleck, a party clown and a failed stand-up comedian, leads an impoverished life with his ailing mother. However, when society shuns him and brands him as a freak, he decides to embrace the life of chaos in Gotham City.
    DirectorTodd PhillipsStarsJoaquin PhoenixRobert De NiroZazie Beetz
  • Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, and Azhy Robertson in Marriage Story (2019)

    4. Marriage Story

    20192h 17mR94Metascore
    7.9 (361K)
    A stage director and his actor wife struggle through a grueling divorce that pushes them to their personal and creative extremes. Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together.
    DirectorNoah BaumbachStarsAdam DriverScarlett JohanssonJulia Greer
  • Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)

    5. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

    20192h 10mR73Metascore
    7.4 (455K)
    John Wick is on the run after killing a member of the international assassins' guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head, he is the target of hit men and women everywhere.
    DirectorChad StahelskiStarsKeanu ReevesHalle BerryIan McShane
  • Michael Douglas, Samuel L. Jackson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Natalie Portman, Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr., William Hurt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Redford, Rene Russo, Marisa Tomei, Josh Brolin, Linda Cardellini, Vin Diesel, Alan Silvestri, Matthew Berry, Russell Bobbitt, Taika Waititi, Kerry Condon, Bradley Cooper, James D'Arcy, Chris Evans, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Jeffrey Ford, Keith Giffen, Patrick Gorman, Frank Grillo, Sean Gunn, Maximiliano Hernández, Ken Jeong, Scarlett Johansson, Ameenah Kaplan, Jack Kirby, Brie Larson, Stan Lee, James Lin, Mike Lutz, Lee Moore, Callan Mulvey, Elizabeth Olsen, Taylor Patterson, Jimmy Ray Pickens, John Posey, Chris Pratt, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Zoe Saldaña, Hiroyuki Sanada, Matthew Schmidt, Joe Simon, John Slattery, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wisdom, Benedict Wong, Charles Wood, Jennifer 'Ms Fer' Russell, Camille Kinloch, Penelope Kathryn Golden, Eric Patrick Cameron, Trent Opaloch, Terry Notary, Ava Russo, Julian Russo, Jamie Wedel, Bazlo LeClair, Loen LeClair, Augie Rosalina, Erica Ribley, Carlos A. Aparicio, Tom Hiddleston, Sam Hargrave, Anthony Mackie, Robert Pralgo, Cobie Smulders, Caleb Spencer Barr, Chris Hemsworth, Dave Bautista, Benedict Cumberbatch, Monique Ganderton, Larry Lieber, Yvette Nicole Brown, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Ty Simpkins, Audrae Peterson, Don Heck, Evangeline Lilly, Keith Wallace, Chadwick Boseman, Aaron Lazar, Kyle Banks, Sebastian Stan, Joy McAvoy, Danai Gurira, Steve Englehart, Tessa Thompson, Donald Mustard, Hayley Atwell, Karen Gillan, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Steven Essani, Ross Marquand, Bill Mantlo, Pom Klementieff, Steve Gan, Brian Schaeffer, Michael Pierino Miller, Keith Nussbaum, Emma Fuhrmann, Anthony B. Harris, Letitia Wright, Maxwell L. Highsmith, Tom Holland, Jim Starlin, Anthony G Breed, Brent McGee, Ami Fujimoto, Michael James Shaw, Dustin Pitan, Carrie Coon, Eric Word, Andrew S. McMillan, Benjamin Weaver, Mari Kasuya, Khalid Ghajji, Floyd Anthony Johns Jr., Jaylen Davis, Jack Champion, John Michael Morris, Hye Jin Jang, Marie Mouroum, Winston Duke, Michael A. Cook, Jackson A. Dunn, Jennifer Elmore, Ben Sakamoto, Jay D. Kacho, Faith Logan, Brent Moorer Gaskins, Vincent Angel, Paul Pillsbury, Timothy Carr, Daniela Gaskie, Cameron Brumbelow, Kris Taylor, James Robert Taylor, Lia Russo, Jacob Batalon, Andy Field, Renah Gallagher, Tevin Beech, Bobby Hoskins, Jacob Evans, Jason M. Edwards, Olaniyan Thurmon, Kevin Kobinsky, Miles Webb, Maria Z. Wilson, Alexa Medina, Rob Romero, Cade Woodward, Monica Mathis, Shaun McMillan, Roe Dunkley, Jamaal Burcher, Kiersten Dolbec, Raul Alcantar, Greg Tiffan, Eric Wallace, Kari Yovetich, Ryan L. Price, Daniel L. Murphy, Daniel Callister, Nolan Ekberg, Kevin So, Lexi Rabe, and Robert Tinsley in Avengers: Endgame (2019)

    6. Avengers: Endgame

    20193h 1mPG-1378Metascore
    8.4 (1.4M)
    After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe.
    DirectorsAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansMark Ruffalo
  • Samuel L. Jackson, Regina Hall, Richard Roundtree, and Jessie T. Usher in Shaft (2019)

    7. Shaft

    20191h 51mR40Metascore
    6.4 (61K)
    JJ Shaft, a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, enlists his family's help to uncover the truth behind his best friend's untimely death.
    DirectorTim StoryStarsSamuel L. JacksonJessie T. UsherRichard Roundtree
  • Rebel Wilson in Isn't It Romantic (2019)

    8. Isn't It Romantic

    20191h 29mPG-1360Metascore
    5.9 (76K)
    A young woman disenchanted with love mysteriously finds herself trapped inside a romantic comedy.
    DirectorTodd Strauss-SchulsonStarsRebel WilsonLiam HemsworthAdam Devine
  • Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling in Late Night (2019)

    9. Late Night

    20191h 42mR70Metascore
    6.5 (43K)
    A late night talk show host suspects that she may soon lose her long-running show.
    DirectorNisha GanatraStarsEmma ThompsonMindy KalingJohn Lithgow
  • Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer, Constance Wu, Lili Reinhart, Lizzo, and Cardi B in Hustlers (2019)

    10. Hustlers

    20191h 50mR79Metascore
    6.3 (111K)
    Inspired by the viral New York Magazine article, "Hustlers" follows a crew of savvy former strip-club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
    DirectorLorene ScafariaStarsConstance WuJennifer LopezJulia Stiles
  • The Cat and the Moon (2019)

    11. The Cat and the Moon

    20191h 54m63Metascore
    6.0 (613)
    Whilst his mother seeks treatment in rehab, teenager Nick (Wolff) comes to New York to stay with Cal (Epps), a Jazz musician friend of his late father's. During his stay he makes friends who show him what the city has to offer.
    DirectorAlex WolffStarsSkyler GisondoAlex WolffMike Epps
  • Amy Madigan, Giancarlo Esposito, Ashanti, Omar Chaparro, and Gerard Canonico in Stuck (2017)

    12. Stuck

    20171h 30mPG-1336Metascore
    5.9 (434)
    An original pop musical film about six strangers who get stuck on a New York City subway together and change each others lives in unexpected ways.
    DirectorMichael BerryStarsGiancarlo EspositoAmy MadiganArden Cho
  • Patton Oswalt in The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)

    13. The Secret Life of Pets 2

    20191h 26mPG55Metascore
    6.4 (74K)
    Continuing the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day.
    DirectorsChris RenaudJonathan del ValStarsPatton OswaltKevin HartHarrison Ford
  • Patricia Arquette, Angela Bassett, and Felicity Huffman in Otherhood (2019)

    14. Otherhood

    20191h 40mR38Metascore
    6.1 (13K)
    A grounded, soulful, celebratory comedy about three mothers and their adult sons. The film explores the stage after motherhood, Otherhood, when you have to redefine your relationship with your children, friends, spouse, and most importantly, yourself.
    DirectorCindy ChupackStarsAngela BassettPatricia ArquetteFelicity Huffman
  • Jillian Bell in Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)

    15. Brittany Runs a Marathon

    20191h 44mR72Metascore
    6.8 (23K)
    A young woman decides to make positive changes in her life by training for the New York City Marathon.
    DirectorPaul Downs ColaizzoStarsJillian BellJennifer DundasPatch Darragh
  • Ashton Sanders in Native Son (2019)

    16. Native Son

    20191h 44mTV-MA63Metascore
    5.7 (3K)
    A young African-American living in Chicago enters into a seductive new world of money and power after he is hired as a chauffeur for an affluent businessman.
    DirectorRashid JohnsonStarsAshton SandersMargaret QualleyNick Robinson
  • Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart in The Upside (2017)

    17. The Upside

    20172h 6mPG-1346Metascore
    7.0 (67K)
    A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him.
    DirectorNeil BurgerStarsKevin HartBryan CranstonNicole Kidman
  • Dennis Quaid and Josh Gad in A Dog's Journey (2019)

    18. A Dog's Journey

    20191h 49mPG43Metascore
    7.4 (31K)
    A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
    DirectorGail MancusoStarsJosh GadDennis QuaidKathryn Prescott
  • Isabelle Huppert and Chloë Grace Moretz in Greta (2018)

    19. Greta

    20181h 38mR54Metascore
    6.1 (41K)
    A young woman befriends a lonely widow who's harboring a dark and deadly agenda toward her.
    DirectorNeil JordanStarsIsabelle HuppertChloë Grace MoretzMaika Monroe
  • Eden Duncan-Smith and Dante Crichlow in See You Yesterday (2019)

    20. See You Yesterday

    20191h 24mTV-MA74Metascore
    5.3 (12K)
    Two Brooklyn teenage prodigies, C.J. Walker and Sebastian Thomas, build makeshift time machines to save C.J.'s brother, Calvin, from being wrongfully killed by a police officer.
    DirectorStefon BristolStarsEden Duncan-SmithDante CrichlowAstro
  • High Flying Bird (2019)

    21. High Flying Bird

    20191h 30mTV-MA78Metascore
    6.2 (9.5K)
    During a pro basketball lockout, a sports agent pitches a rookie basketball client on an intriguing and controversial business proposition.
    DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsAndré HollandMelvin GreggEddie Tavares
  • Desmond Richardson, Harry Jarvis, Juliet Doherty, and Thomas Doherty in High Strung Free Dance (2018)

    22. High Strung Free Dance

    20181h 43mPG43Metascore
    6.8 (2.4K)
    A young choreographer casts a contemporary dancer and an innovative pianist in New York's most anticipated new Broadway show.
    DirectorMichael DamianStarsThomas DohertyHarry JarvisJuliet Doherty

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