Town & Country

Town & Country

There's no such thing as a small affair.

R 2001 · 104 min · ★ 4.5 · Comedy, Romance

Porter Stoddard is a well-known New York architect who is at a crossroads... a nexus where twists and turns lead to myriad missteps, some with his wife Ellie, others with longtime friends Mona and her husband Griffin. Deciding which direction to take often leads to unexpected encounters with hilarious consequences.

Directed by Peter Chelsom · Written by Buck Henry

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