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Funny Lady

1975Movie2 h 16 minPG

ComedyDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes55%54%

A nostalgic, romantic comedy movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

How Lucky Can You Get!

Famous singer Fanny Brice has divorced her first husband Nicky Arnstein. During the Great Depression she has trouble finding work as an artist, but meets Billy Rose, a newcomer who writes lyrics and owns a nightclub.

Feels like

  • Musical Biopic
  • Showbiz Drama
  • Great Depression Era
  • Romantic Relationships
  • Fanny Brice
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Nostalgic
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Stage Performances

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Herbert Ross
Written by
Arnold Schulman, Jay Presson Allen
Produced by
Ray Stark
Music by
John Kander, Peter Matz

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Facts

March 15, 1975 · 2 h 16 min · PG

Released
March 15, 1975
Runtime
2 h 16 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$40 million
Available in
64 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Funny Lady?"

Questions about Funny Lady

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Funny Lady?

TCMHowdy

In the United States, Funny Lady streams on TCM and Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Funny Lady worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 55%).

Is Funny Lady a sequel?

  1. Funny Girl (1968)
  2. Funny Lady (1975)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Funny Girl (1968).

Is Funny Lady okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Funny Lady make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Funny Lady good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Funny Lady a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$40 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.