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A Rainy Day in New York

A Rainy Day in New York is a 2019 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

A Rainy Day in New York is a 2019 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen. It stars Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Selena Gomez, Jude Law, Diego Luna, and Liev Schreiber. The story follows two college students whose weekend trip to New York City turns into separate romantic and comic adventures.

Premise

The film follows a college couple—Gatsby Welles and Ashleigh Enright—whose planned romantic weekend in New York City is interrupted by bad weather and a series of separate encounters and misadventures.

Cast

Timothée Chalamet stars as Gatsby Welles and Elle Fanning as Ashleigh Enright. The ensemble also includes Selena Gomez, Jude Law, Diego Luna, and Liev Schreiber.

Release

A Rainy Day in New York is a 2019 film that later received a U.S. theatrical release in October 2020 and streaming release in November 2020. The film has a runtime of 92 minutes.

Reception

The film was reviewed as one of Woody Allen's later romantic comedies and was discussed for its tone, New York setting, and ensemble cast.

Key facts

  • Written and directed by Woody Allen.
  • Released in 2019 as an American romantic comedy.
  • Stars Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning as college students.
  • Supporting cast includes Selena Gomez, Jude Law, Diego Luna, and Liev Schreiber.
  • Story centres on separate adventures during a rainy weekend in New York City.
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Canadian context

The film is part of the international body of Woody Allen work and has been available through streaming and home-video distribution in Canada, making it accessible to Canadian viewers as a contemporary New York-set romantic comedy.

Frequently asked questions

What is A Rainy Day in New York?
It is a 2019 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Selena Gomez, Jude Law, Diego Luna, and Liev Schreiber.
What is the story about?
It follows two college students whose weekend trip to New York City leads to separate romantic and comic adventures.
What genre is the film?
It is a romantic comedy.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 92 minutes.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Rainy_Day_in_New_York
    Supports: 2019 American romantic comedy; written and directed by Woody Allen; cast; plot premise.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7139936/
    Supports: Release year; runtime; MPAA/PG-13 rating; plot summary.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_rainy_day_in_new_york
    Supports: Director; PG-13 rating; genre; runtime; theatrical and streaming release dates.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81129915
    Supports: 2020 streaming availability; genre; cast; short synopsis.
  5. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH6RE_gbcWM
    Supports: Official trailer synopsis; cast list; director; runtime.