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Coupe de Ville

  • 19901990
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.5K
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Coupe de Ville (1990)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Three bickering brothers who don't get along reluctantly go on a cross country road trip together to deliver a car in time for their mother's birthday.Three bickering brothers who don't get along reluctantly go on a cross country road trip together to deliver a car in time for their mother's birthday.Three bickering brothers who don't get along reluctantly go on a cross country road trip together to deliver a car in time for their mother's birthday.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joe Roth
  • Writer
    • Mike Binder
  • Stars
    • Patrick Dempsey
    • Arye Gross
    • Daniel Stern
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Roth
  • Writer
    • Mike Binder
  • Stars
    • Patrick Dempsey
    • Arye Gross
    • Daniel Stern
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 20User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Joe Roth in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Annabeth Gish and Arye Gross in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Alan Arkin and Rita Taggart in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Alan Arkin in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Patrick Dempsey, Arye Gross, and Daniel Stern in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Daniel Stern in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Patrick Dempsey in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Patrick Dempsey, Arye Gross, and Daniel Stern in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Patrick Dempsey, James Gammon, Arye Gross, and Daniel Stern in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Arye Gross in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Alan Arkin, Patrick Dempsey, Arye Gross, Daniel Stern, and Rita Taggart in Coupe de Ville (1990)
    Coupe de Ville (1990)

    Top cast

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    Patrick Dempsey
    Patrick Dempsey
    • Robert 'Bobby' Libneras Robert 'Bobby' Libner
    Arye Gross
    Arye Gross
    • Buddy Libneras Buddy Libner
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Marvin Libneras Marvin Libner
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Tammyas Tammy
    Rita Taggart
    Rita Taggart
    • Betty Libneras Betty Libner
    Joseph Bologna
    Joseph Bologna
    • Uncle Philas Uncle Phil
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Fred Libneras Fred Libner
    James Gammon
    James Gammon
    • Dr. Sturgeon the Cadillac Surgeonas Dr. Sturgeon the Cadillac Surgeon
    Ray Lykins
    Ray Lykins
    • Rickas Rick
    Chris Lombardi
    Chris Lombardi
    • Raymondas Raymond
    Josh Segal
    • Billy Sturgeonas Billy Sturgeon
    John Considine
    John Considine
    • Professor Kloppner, Eastbrook Academyas Professor Kloppner, Eastbrook Academy
    Steve Boles
    • Policeman #1as Policeman #1
    Don Tilley
    • Policeman #2as Policeman #2
    Terry Loughlin
    Terry Loughlin
    • Garage Workeras Garage Worker
    Fred Ornstein
    Fred Ornstein
    • Barneyas Barney
    Ried 'Pete' Shock
    • Garage Worker #2as Garage Worker #2
    • (as Reid 'Pete' Shook)
    Rod Swift
    • Finkelsteinas Finkelstein
    • Director
      • Joe Roth
    • Writer
      • Mike Binder
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    Storyline

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    Three brothers, a sergeant, a troublemaker and a dreamer meet for the first time in five years. They have met to drive home a car their father bought for their mother's 50th birthday. During the long ride home they get to know each other once again. —Mattias Thuresson
    • brother brother relationship
    • father son relationship
    • on the road
    • terminal illness
    • road trip
    • 26 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A comedy for everyone who ever struggled to love a brother...or strangle one.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Cadillac used the "Coupe De Ville" model name for the two-door hardtop for 1954, not the convertible. The Cadillac in the movie was actually a "Series 62 Convertible."
    • Goofs
      Modern day cars can be seen.
    • Quotes

      Marvin Libner: Work, huh, responsibility. Don't these words mean anything to you?

      Robert 'Bobby' Libner: Duh!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Joe Versus the Volcano/The Handmaid's Tale/Bad Influence/Coupe De Ville/Love at Large (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      (How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window
      Performed by Patti Page

      Courtesy of CBS Records, Music Licensing Department

      Written by Bob Merrill

    User reviews20

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    A road movie that is full of soul.
    Coupe de Ville is just one of those films that you like, but can't put your finger on quite why! The direction - by Roth - is straightforward and not terribly unique. The script is just the right side of sentimental. The actors are by no means A-League big-hitters. But this is quite possibly what makes this film so good. It is a film that you watch with absolutely no expectations. By the end of it however you know that what you have just watched, has touched some part of you that has not been touched for a long time. The trio of Stern, Dempsey and Gross are nigh on perfect. The beauty in their acting is, that they act just like brothers. They feel right as a bickering trio of siblings. But the real boon of this film lies in Alan Arkin. So often Alan Arkin has simply played a variation on a theme. But hear the bronchial tones of his voice are given a stage perfectly suited to them. It is with Arkin that the real emotional punch of the movie lies, and working like a super-extended episode of 'The Wonder Years', it suckers you every time. The pacing is perfect, the cast truly 'stellar', the music absolutely incredible. Besides I never would have known that 'Louie, Louie' was a sea-shanty, and for that alone this deserves viewing. A hidden gem.
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    • Robby-17
    • Feb 8, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wild Boys
    • Filming locations
      • Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Morgan Creek Entertainment
      • St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commission
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $715,983
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $66,871
      • Mar 11, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $715,983
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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