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The Producers

1968Movie1 h 29 minPG

Comedy
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic968.2Rotten Tomatoes92%85%

A campy comedy movie about show business and society.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Hollywood Never Faced a Zanier Zero Hour!

A conniving Broadway producer and his meek accountant plan to profit from charming wealthy old biddies to invest in an overbudget production, and then put on a sure-fire disaster, so nobody will ask for their money back — and what's more disastrous than a tasteless musical celebrating Adolf Hitler.

Feels like

  • Satirical Comedy
  • Showbiz Parody
  • Dark Humor
  • Cult Classic
  • Mel Brooks
  • Offensive Humor
  • Broadway
  • Classic Hollywood

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Mel Brooks
Written by
Mel Brooks
Produced by
Sidney Glazier
Music by
John Morris

Everyone

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Facts

March 18, 1968 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
March 18, 1968
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Budget
$947,000
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Prayer of Malice, The '60s, Cut Lex Luthor a Check +9

  • Prayer of Malice
  • The '60s
  • Cut Lex Luthor a Check
  • Dear Negative Reader
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Norse by Norsewest
  • Tap on the Head
  • Reaction Shot
  • Parallel Porn Titles
  • Ahem
  • New-Age Retro Hippie
  • Obfuscating Stupidity

12 of 190 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Producers?"

Questions about The Producers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Producers?

KanopyPlexLionsgate+Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, The Producers streams on Lionsgate+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Producers worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 96). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is The Producers okay for kids?

PGStrong language

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

Will The Producers make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

What tropes does The Producers use?

Prayer of MaliceThe '60sCut Lex Luthor a CheckDear Negative ReaderComically Missing the PointNorse by NorsewestTap on the HeadReaction ShotParallel Porn TitlesAhemNew-Age Retro HippieObfuscating Stupidityand 178 more

TV Tropes lists 190 tropes for it, including Prayer of Malice, The '60s, and Cut Lex Luthor a Check.