Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- sincere
- date night
- cozy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a charming, optimistic romantic comedy powered by Amy Irving's appealing performance and its distinctive Jewish cultural setting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Isabelle's grandmother recruits a traditional Jewish matchmaker, while Isabelle's relationship with Sam unfolds within an explicitly Jewish New York social world.
Isabelle works in a bookshop and spends time with intellectual friends, while Sam offers a more direct and grounded alternative to her familiar social environment.
Bubbie Kantor takes responsibility for Isabelle's romantic prospects and hires a matchmaker to find her a suitable partner.
Isabelle's life revolves around her New York bookshop, making the workplace and surrounding community the primary social landscape of the romance.
Films like Crossing Delancey, and why
The Goodbye Girl
warm, witty romantic comedy centered on matchmaking, cultural identity, and an independent woman choosing between emotional authenticity and social expectations
Moonstruck
city-set romantic comedy with an appealingly neurotic protagonist, grounded relationships, and a strong emphasis on personal choice over idealized romance
Maid in Manhattan
charming adult romance shaped by family pressure, cultural tradition, and the tension between intellectual aspirations and everyday intimacy
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
observant, character-driven romantic comedy balancing modern urban independence with older communal traditions
Movie Details
- Director
- Joan Micklin Silver
- Release Date
- 1988-08-17
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (63)
Cast
- Amy Irving
- Peter Riegert
- Reizl Bozyk
- Jeroen Krabbé
- Sylvia Miles
- George Martin
- John Bedford Lloyd
- Claudia Silver
- David Hyde Pierce
- Rosemary Harris
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Crossing Delancey about?
- A witty New York bookshop worker resists her grandmother’s traditional matchmaking scheme before discovering that an unexpected suitor may offer the intimacy her intellectual world lacks.
- What is Crossing Delancey like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Crossing Delancey as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Crossing Delancey violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Crossing Delancey.
- What did critics think of Crossing Delancey?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a charming, optimistic romantic comedy powered by Amy Irving's appealing performance and its distinctive Jewish cultural setting.
- Which films are like Crossing Delancey?
- Films with a similar feel include The Goodbye Girl, Moonstruck, Maid in Manhattan, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
- How long is Crossing Delancey?
- Crossing Delancey runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Crossing Delancey?
- In United States, Crossing Delancey is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home.
