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Movie Info

Release Date: September 19, 1968
Runtime: 155 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $14,100,000
Revenue: $58,707,416
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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95%
Tomatometer
88
88/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.2/10
TMDB
420 votes
⭐
7.4/10
IMDb
27,312 votes
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Funny Girl

1968

"Laughs, love, and the pursuit of stardom await."

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Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
1 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
1 1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1969 Oscars Best Actress Barbra Streisand Winner
1969 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Kay Medford Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1969 Oscars Best Actress Barbra Streisand
Year Festival Category Winner
1969 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Kay Medford

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 0/5
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Budget: $14,100,000
Revenue: $58,707,416
Profit $44,607,416
ROI +316.4% (4.2x)

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Funny Girl is directed by William Wyler .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Funny Girl

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  • Barbra Streisand's performance in Funny Girl was notable not only for her vocal talent but also for her ability to embody the comedic timing and emotional depth of Fanny Brice, which helped redefine the role of women in musical films.

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  • During the filming, Barbra Streisand insisted on performing her own stunts, including the intricate choreography in the musical numbers, which added authenticity to her character.

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  • In one scene, the character Fanny Brice attends a lavish party where the guests are seen wearing costumes from earlier Ziegfeld Follies productions, serving as a nod to the real-life theatrical history.

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  • The film's director, William Wyler, was known for his meticulous attention to detail, which included extensive rehearsals that allowed the cast to develop their characters fully before shooting began.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Fanny Brice is seen wearing a different dress in two consecutive scenes during a party, which can be attributed to the complex shooting schedule and costume changes.

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  • Funny Girl shares thematic elements with other musicals of the era, particularly in its exploration of love and ambition against the backdrop of show business, drawing comparisons to films like Gypsy and Cabaret.

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