SimilarScreen
New York, New York

New York, New York

The war was over and the world was falling in love again.

19776.52h 43m

Overview

An egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long uphill climb.

Directed by Martin Scorsese
Written by Earl Mac Rauch, Mardik Martin, Fred Ebb
Produced by Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Box OfficeBudget: $14.0MRevenue: $16.4M

Top Cast

Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli

Francine Evans

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Jimmy Doyle

Lionel Stander

Lionel Stander

Tony Harwell

Barry Primus

Barry Primus

Paul Wilson

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Bernice Bennett

George Memmoli

George Memmoli

Nicky

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Palm Club Owner

Murray Moston

Murray Moston

Horace Morris

Leonard Gaines

Leonard Gaines

Artie Kirks

Clarence Clemons

Clarence Clemons

Cecil Powell

Themes & Keywords

new york cityjazzjazz singer or musiciansaxophonistmusicalborderline personality disorderaspiring singerfalling in loveband singerpost world war iiegomaniacpassive aggressionsinger-songwriterfailing marriagenightclub singerstruggling career1940sviolent manmanipulated woman

About New York, New York

New York, New York is a romance, drama, music film released in 1977 exploring themes of new york city, jazz, jazz singer or musician, saxophonist, musical, borderline personality disorder. Directed by Martin Scorsese, it stars Liza Minnelli, Robert De Niro, Lionel Stander. An egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long uphill climb.

Movies Similar to New York, New York

Discover titles like New York, New York — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to New York, New York

If you enjoyed New York, New York, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of New York, New York.

A Star Is Born
25% Match

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Moulin Rouge!
23% Match

A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet, who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star.

Purple Rain
23% Match

A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.

Yentl
22% Match

Yentl(1983)

Movie6.7/10

In a time when girls were forbidden to study religious scriptures, a Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to enter religious training and unexpectedly finds love along the way.

GoodFellas
21% Match

GoodFellas(1990)

Movie8.5/10

The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.

'Round Midnight
21% Match

Inside the Blue Note nightclub one night in 1959 Paris, an aged, ailing jazzman coaxes an eloquent wail from his tenor sax. Outside, a young Parisian too broke to buy a glass of wine strains to hear those notes. Soon they will form a friendship that sparks a final burst of genius.

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
20% Match

Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.

54
19% Match

54(1998)

Movie5.9/10

When the mastermind behind New York's infamous Studio 54 disco plucks young Shane from the sea of faces clamoring to get inside his club, he not only gets his foot in the door, but lands a coveted job behind the bar — and a front-row ticket to the most legendary party on the planet!

Bird
19% Match

Bird(1988)

Movie6.8/10

Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.

Masculin Féminin
18% Match

Paul, a young idealist trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life, takes a job interviewing people for a marketing research firm. He moves in with aspiring pop singer Madeleine. Paul, however, is disillusioned by the growing commercialism in society, while Madeleine just wants to be successful. The story is told in a series of 15 unrelated vignettes.