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 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. Harry and Tonto (1974)
: Art Carney won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1975 for his portrayal. The duo travels across the United States, visiting
: Features Ellen Burstyn, who also starred in other notable 1970s films like Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974). When his apartment building is condemned and demolished,