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Barefoot in the Park

1967Movie1 h 46 minNR

ComedyRomance
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic556.6Rotten Tomatoes81%79%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Broadway's barest, rarest, unsquarest love play.

In this film based on a Neil Simon play, newlyweds Corie, a free spirit, and Paul Bratter, an uptight lawyer, share a sixth-floor apartment in Greenwich Village. Soon after their marriage, Corie tries to find a companion for mother, Ethel, who is now alone, and sets up Ethel with neighbor Victor. Inappropriate behavior on a double date causes conflict, and the young couple considers divorce.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Newlywed Life
  • Neil Simon Adaptation
  • 1960s Greenwich Village
  • Apartment Living
  • Relationship Conflicts
  • Optimistic Tone
  • Endearing Characters
  • Dialogue-Driven

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Gene Saks
Written by
Neil Simon
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis
Music by
Neal Hefti

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Facts

May 25, 1967 · 1 h 46 min · NR

Released
May 25, 1967
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
37 countries

Tropes

The Alleged House, Manic Pixie Dream Girl, Deadpan Snarker +9

  • The Alleged House
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Insatiable Newlyweds
  • Alliterative Name
  • Call-Back
  • Funny Foreigner
  • Exiled to the Couch
  • Uptight Loves Wild
  • Non-Specifically Foreign
  • Uncomfortable Elevator Moment
  • Beta Couple

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Barefoot in the Park?"

Questions about Barefoot in the Park

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Where can I stream Barefoot in the Park?

KanopyHooplaMGM+

In the United States, Barefoot in the Park streams on MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Barefoot in the Park worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 55).

Is Barefoot in the Park okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Barefoot in the Park good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Barefoot in the Park make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Was Barefoot in the Park a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$30 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 15.0 times its budget.