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The Fantasticks

2000·Movie
1h 26min·PG

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Growing up, show business, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Try to remember the first time magic happened

Widowers Amos and Ben plot to romantically unite Amos' daughter Luisa and Ben's son Matt by pretending to feud and forbidding the teens to associate, knowing they will resist their fathers' interference. As the youngsters fall in love, the fathers plot to end the 'feud' by hiring a travelling showman to fake an abduction and allow Matt to 'rescue' Luisa.
MusicalComing-of-AgeRomantic ComedySmall-Town CharmFamily EntertainmentQuirky HumorOffbeat RomanceMeta-Narrative ElementsNostalgic Feel

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Fantasticks

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Where can I stream The Fantasticks legally?

The Fantasticks is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fantasticks worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fantasticks rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Fantasticks?

1 h 26 min

The Fantasticks runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fantasticks?

Critics49
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see The Fantasticks much the same way.

Was The Fantasticks a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$49,666

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $49,666 worldwide, 0% of its budget.

What language is The Fantasticks in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fantasticks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fantasticks in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.