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Gypsy

1994Movie2 h 33 minPG

ComedyTV Movie
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes71%75%

A cathartic, hopeful tv movie movie about family and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

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Story

The Divine Miss M in Broadway's greatest Diva role!

Gypsy's mother Rose dreams of a life in show business for her daughters, but Louise becomes a huge burlesque star. Stage musical loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.

Feels like

  • Showbiz Musical
  • Family Drama
  • Stage Adaptation
  • Touring Life
  • Ambitious Mother
  • Coming of Age
  • Based on Memoirs
  • Broadway
  • American Dream

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Emile Ardolino
Written by
Arthur Laurents, Gypsy Rose Lee
Produced by
Emile Ardolino, Cindy Gilmore
Music by
Jule Styne

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 29, 1994 · 2 h 33 min · PG

Released
September 29, 1994
Runtime
2 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
TV Movie, Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

What Happened to the Mouse?, The Gimmick, Westminster Chimes +9

  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • The Gimmick
  • Westminster Chimes
  • Last-Second Word Swap
  • Hollywood Tone-Deaf
  • Trademark Favorite Food
  • Spotlight-Stealing Squad
  • Ironic Echo
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Hometown Nickname
  • Nice Guy
  • You Need to Get Laid

12 of 93 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gypsy?"

Questions about Gypsy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Gypsy worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%).

Is Gypsy okay for kids?

PGSexual content

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Gypsy make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Gypsy good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Gypsy use?

What Happened to the Mouse?The GimmickWestminster ChimesLast-Second Word SwapHollywood Tone-DeafTrademark Favorite FoodSpotlight-Stealing SquadIronic EchoVery Loosely Based on a True StoryHometown NicknameNice GuyYou Need to Get Laidand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 tropes for it, including What Happened to the Mouse?, The Gimmick, and Westminster Chimes.