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Merrily We Roll Along

2025Movie2 h 25 minPG-13

ComedyMusic
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic786.1Rotten Tomatoes95%92%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad comedy movie about show business and growing up, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Hey, old friend? How do we stay old friends?

Franklin Shepard is a talented Broadway composer who abandons his theater career and all his friends in New York in order to produce films in Los Angeles. The story begins at the height of his Hollywood fame and moves backwards in time, showing snapshots of the most important moments in Frank’s life that shaped the man he is today. (A live recording of the 2024 Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical, filmed at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.)

Feels like

  • Broadway Musical
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Life Reflection
  • Friendship Drama
  • Show Business
  • Sondheim Classic
  • Melancholic
  • Character-Driven
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Bittersweet

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Maria Friedman
Written by
Stephen Sondheim, George Furth
Produced by
Jon Kamen, Dave Sirulnick, Sonia Friedman
Music by
Stephen Sondheim, Joel Fram

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December 4, 2025 · 2 h 25 min · PG-13

Released
December 4, 2025
Runtime
2 h 25 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Box office
$3 million
Available in
77 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Merrily We Roll Along?"

Questions about Merrily We Roll Along

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Where can I stream Merrily We Roll Along?

Netflix

In the United States, Merrily We Roll Along streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Merrily We Roll Along worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Merrily We Roll Along okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Merrily We Roll Along make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Merrily We Roll Along?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.