The Prisoner of Second Avenue

Where to Watch The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) (Legally)

...and you think you've got problems.
Mar 14, 1975 US 98 min PG
6.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
76 votes
Comedy
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1975), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Comedy, with a runtime around 98 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.6/10 from about 76 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

new york city, neighbor, nervous breakdown, unemployment, heatwave

Official trailer

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Plot

Mel Edison has just lost his job after many years and now has to cope with being unemployed at middle age during an intense NYC heat wave.

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Main cast

Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon
as Mel Edison
Anne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft
as Edna Edison
Gene Saks
Gene Saks
as Harry Edison
Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
as Pauline
Florence Stanley
Florence Stanley
as Pearl
Maxine Stuart
Maxine Stuart
as Belle
Ed Peck
Ed Peck
as Man Upstairs
Gene Blakely
Gene Blakely
as Charlie
Ivor Francis
Ivor Francis
as Psychiatrist
Stack Pierce
Stack Pierce
as Detective