The film follows Harry Coombes, a 72-year-old retired teacher living in New York City. When his apartment building is condemned and demolished, Harry is forced out of his home. Unwilling to settle into a sedentary life with his children, he embarks on a cross-country journey with his only constant companion: an orange tabby cat named Tonto.
: Art Carney won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1975 for his portrayal. Harry and Tonto (1974)
The duo travels across the United States, visiting Harry's children in Chicago and Los Angeles. Along the way, Harry encounters various characters—including a hitchhiking teenager and an old flame—that force him to reconcile with his past and the changing landscape of America. The film follows Harry Coombes, a 72-year-old retired