A Couch in New York
1996, French. Directed by Chantal Akerman.
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A burnt-out New York psychoanalyst exchanges apartments with a Parisian woman. When his patients arrive, they talk to her and then pay. He returns early and becomes a patient as well.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Chantal AkermanDirector
- Juliette BinocheBéatrice Saulnier
- William HurtHenry Harriston
- Paul GuilfoyleDennis
- Richard JenkinsCampton
- Stephanie ButtleAnne
- Barbara GarrickLizbeth Honeywell
- Kent BroadhurstTim
- Matthew BurtonWood
- Henry BeanStein
- Adam LeFevreRestaurant Patron
- Tiffany FraserJulie (as Tiffany Frazer)
- Bernard BreuseJerôme
Details
- Released
- 21 February 1996
- Original title
- Un divan à New York
- Country
- France, Germany, Belgium
- Written by
- Chantal Akerman, Jean-Louis Benoît
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A Couch in New York: quick answers
Is A Couch in New York worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Couch in New York?
A Couch in New York runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does A Couch in New York have a post-credits scene?
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A Couch in New York parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Couch in New York on?
A Couch in New York isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 February 1996. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Couch in New York?
If you liked A Couch in New York, try Girl on a Bicycle, A Perfect Plan, The Art of Love.
Who directed A Couch in New York?
A Couch in New York (1996) was directed by Chantal Akerman and stars Juliette Binoche, William Hurt, Paul Guilfoyle.