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Willie & Phil

1980Movie1 h 55 min

ComedyDrama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–33%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–33%

Summary

Life imitates art when two Manhattanites — pompous teacher Willie and quiet photographer Phil — become friends after a thought-provoking screening of "Jules et Jim," Truffaut's classic film about a decades-long ménage à trois.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Paul Mazursky
Written by
Paul Mazursky
Produced by
Paul Mazursky, Anthony Ray
Music by
Georges Delerue, Claude Bolling

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Facts

August 15, 1980 · 1 h 55 min · Sexual Content

Released
August 15, 1980
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$4 million

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Willie & Phil worth watching?"

Questions about Willie & Phil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Willie & Phil worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Willie & Phil good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Willie & Phil make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Was Willie & Phil a box office flop?

Budget$6 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 80% of its budget.