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Gypsy

1962Movie2 h 23 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, moving comedy movie about show business and family, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

All The Heart and Happiness of The Broadway Play

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
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Ambitious Mother
  • Burlesque
  • Strong Performances

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Mervyn LeRoy
Produced by
Mervyn LeRoy
Music by
Jule Styne

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Facts

November 1, 1962 · 2 h 23 min · Comedy, Drama, Music

Released
November 1, 1962
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Show Some Leg, Bittersweet Ending, Trademark Favorite Food +9

  • Show Some Leg
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Trademark Favorite Food
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • My Beloved Smother
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • Hollywood Tone-Deaf
  • You Need to Get Laid
  • Beautiful All Along
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Borrowed Catchphrase

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Gypsy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gypsy?

In the United States, Gypsy streams on YouTube TV. 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 Gypsy worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%).

Is Gypsy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Gypsy make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Gypsy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Gypsy use?

Show Some LegBittersweet EndingTrademark Favorite FoodMs. FanserviceMy Beloved SmotherScrew This, I'm Outta Here!"Not So Different" RemarkHollywood Tone-DeafYou Need to Get LaidBeautiful All AlongForegone ConclusionBorrowed Catchphraseand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Show Some Leg, Bittersweet Ending, and Trademark Favorite Food.