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Movie Movie

1978Movie1 h 48 minPG

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–56%

A gloriously campy, nostalgic comedy movie about show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

It's the swellest. It's the cream of the silver screen. It's got buckets of tears and a million laughs.

Three movie genres of the 1930s, boxing films, WWI aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals, are satirized using the same cast.

Feels like

  • Clever Genre Parody
  • Meta-Cinematic Humor
  • Vintage Hollywood Homage
  • Absurdist Satire
  • Light-hearted & Whimsical
  • Zany Physical Comedy
  • Nostalgic Film Buff Appeal
  • Self-Aware Storytelling

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Stanley Donen
Written by
Larry Gelbart, Sheldon Keller
Produced by
Stanley Donen
Music by
Ralph Burns

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 1, 1978 · 1 h 48 min · PG

Released
November 1, 1978
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$6 million
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Real Trailer, Fake Movie, The Prima Donna, Exact Time to Failure +9

  • Real Trailer, Fake Movie
  • The Prima Donna
  • Exact Time to Failure
  • Affectionate Parody
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Made of Iron
  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Final Speech
  • Making the Masterpiece
  • Troubled Production
  • Ms. Red Ink
  • "Double, Double" Title

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Movie Movie?"

Questions about Movie Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Movie Movie worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Movie Movie okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Movie Movie make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Movie Movie?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for wholesome and 5 for hopefulness.