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Gypsy

1962·Movie
2h 23min
71
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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Show business, family, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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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.
Showbiz MusicalFamily DramaStage AdaptationComing-of-AgeNostalgicClassic HollywoodAmbitious MotherBurlesqueStrong Performances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Gypsy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gypsy legally?

Gypsy is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gypsy worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Gypsy?

2 h 23 min

Gypsy runs 2 h 23 min.

Is Gypsy based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gypsy?

Critics73
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Gypsy much the same way.

Was Gypsy a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$11 million

Yes. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Gypsy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gypsy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gypsy in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Gypsy, including Show Some Leg, Bittersweet Ending, Trademark Favorite Food.