Harry and Tonto

Twentieth Century Fox | Release Date: August 12, 1974

CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION

72	METASCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews

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Critic Reviews

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Roger Ebert

It’s not easy to make comedies that work as drama, too. But Carney’s acting is so perceptive that it helps this material succeed. Read full review

Mike Clark

This is still a great Carney performance and inspired casting by writer/director Paul Mazursky. [16 Sep 2005]

Staff (Not Credited)

This Paul Mazursky film is not a comedy but is full of humor -- and suspense about how Tonto is going to fit into and come out of the surprises along the way. [30 May 2003]

EmpireDavid Parkinson

Warm and thought-provoking portrayal of a journey and a man coping with the onset of age and all that might mean. Read full review

TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)

Harry and Tonto is a sweet, sentimental road movie that draws force and relevance from Carney's touching and subtle performance. Read full review

Tom Russo

Has a pleasantly freewheeling, European art film feel to it, a welcome reminder of the New Hollywood of the '70s. [04 Sep 2005]

Staff (Not Credited)

A pleasant film about an old man who rejuvenates himself on a cross-country trek. Script is a series of good human comedy vignettes, with the large supporting cast of many familiar names in virtual cameo roles. Read full review

Peter Rainer

This film has qualities of feeling and insight that set it apart from most movies about cantankerous coots. [18 Jun 1995, p.6]

Pauline Kael

Uneven and often clumsy, yet with a distinctive satirical charm, the picture is full of misfits and faddists and social casualties.