Funny Face

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Funny Face

Released Feb 13, 1957

1h 43m

Musical

Comedy

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Dispatched on an assignment, New York City-based fashion photographer Dick Avery (Fred Astaire) is struck by the beauty of Jo Stockton (Audrey Hepburn), a shy bookstore employee he's photographed by accident, who he believes has the potential to become a successful model. He gets Jo to go with him to France, where he snaps more pictures of her against iconic Parisian backdrops. In the process, they fall for one another, only to find hurdles in their way.

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Critics Consensus

A timeless and elegant musical feast, Funny Face thrives on the agile and vibrant performances from legendary screen titans Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire.

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Kate Muir

Times (UK)

The great photographer Richard Avedon curated the titles and exquisitely coloured stills of Hepburn in the latest collection from Givenchy, and each one is poster-perfect. The plot, such as it is, is full of lighthearted fun.

Jan 2, 2018

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

What is startling here is the eye-popping colour, the self-reflexive photography and visual effects, the dance sequences (Fred Astaire with his umbrella), and the witty and ingenious use of the Paris locations.

Rated: 5/5

Feb 28, 2014

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

If you're prepared to do a bit of revisionist thinking, it all makes sense.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 28, 2014

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Frank J. Avella

Edge Media Network

Set in Paris, the dazzling movie satirizes the fashion industry, as well as beatnik culture. The great Kay Thompson steals some scenes, but it's Audrey by whom you're mesmerized.

Rated: A-

Jan 21, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

This offers much more than just the usual thrill of watching Astaire hoofing it.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 23, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

It doesn't slack on showing exceptionally choreographed routines and highlighting the stunning agility of the stars.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 22, 2020

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Jan

Beautiful clothes and fun dance production. Really enjoyed the movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/14/22

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Will G

A nice movie about Paris. I felt like it didn't need to be a musical. Audrey Hepburn did a great job. It was neat how they showed photography. The film is about a woman who gets hired to be a model for a fashion magazine. Overall a very good movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Tamara K

A prime example of the way women were thought of in the fifties which is not good at all.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/19/24

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Paul C

I couldn't get over the age gap of the leads

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Alec B

The notion that Audrey Hepburn would ever be considered "plain" or "unattractive" is ridiculous, but I don't think it's a movie that ever tries to pass itself off as remotely realistic. It's just a fun romantic comedy and the dance sequences are outstanding.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/13/23

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Isabel S

I do think you should watch this movie about a predatory 58-year-old model photographer sexually harassing a 28-year-old librarian into becoming a global supermodel through the influence of his access to fame and fortune.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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Stanley Donen

Director

Audrey Hepburn

Jo Stockton

Fred Astaire

Dick Avery

Kay Thompson

Maggie Prescott

Michel Auclair

Prof. Emile Flostre

Suzy Parker

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Funny Face: Official Clip - The Big Reveal

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Synopsis

Dispatched on an assignment, New York City-based fashion photographer Dick Avery (Fred Astaire) is struck by the beauty of Jo Stockton (Audrey Hepburn), a shy bookstore employee he's photographed by accident, who he believes has the potential to become a successful model. He gets Jo to go with him to France, where he snaps more pictures of her against iconic Parisian backdrops. In the process, they fall for one another, only to find hurdles in their way.

Director: Stanley Donen
Producer: Roger Edens
Screenwriter: Leonard Gershe
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 13, 1957, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Mono

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