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The Sunshine Boys

1975·Movie
1h 51min·PG
69
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Show business and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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For the price of a movie, you'll feel like a million.

Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.
Vaudeville ComedyShowbiz ReunionGrumpy Old MenNostalgic HumorCharacter-DrivenClassic Comedy DuoBackstage Drama70s Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Sunshine Boys

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Where can I stream The Sunshine Boys legally?

The Sunshine Boys is included with a subscription to Darkroom in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sunshine Boys worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 69%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sunshine Boys rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Sunshine Boys?

1 h 51 min

The Sunshine Boys runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sunshine Boys?

Critics69
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see The Sunshine Boys much the same way.

What language is The Sunshine Boys in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sunshine Boys?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sunshine Boys in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sunshine Boys use?

Jewish ComplainingSpiteful SpitOh God, with the Verbing!Grumpy Old ManThe CameoBig ApplesauceInherently Funny WordsI Reject Your RealityLarge HamAll for NothingThe RemakeFeud Episodeand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Sunshine Boys, including Jewish Complaining, Spiteful Spit, Oh God, with the Verbing!.