Funny Girl

G

Released Sep 19, 1968

2h 31m

Musical

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In this bittersweet, classic musical drama, the vibrant and beautiful young Fanny Brice (Barbra Streisand) starts out as a bit player on the New York City vaudeville stage, but works her way up to stardom on Broadway. Valued for her vocal and comedic talents by the renowned theater impresario Florenz Ziegfeld (Walter Pidgeon), Fanny thrives, but her relationship with her suave, imprisoned businessman husband, Nick Arnstein (Omar Sharif), is another story.

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Critics Consensus

Barbara Streisand elevates this otherwise rote melodramatic musical with her ultra-memorable star turn as Fanny Brice.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

It’s remarkable how much of the film is constructed on, and succeeds because of, Streisand’s face and how it is lit and framed.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 28, 2024

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Margaret Hinxman

Daily Telegraph (UK)

It's hard to think of Funny Girl, in fact, apart from Barbra Streisand. She is the life force. Director William Wyler simply drapes the opulent show around her.

Jan 23, 2018

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Renata Adler

New York Times

When she is singing--in a marvelous scene on roller skates--when she throws a line away, or shrugs, or looks funny or sad, she has a power, gentleness and intensity that rather knocks all the props and sets and camera angles on their ear.

Jan 9, 2018

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

William Wyler may have been the perfect choice to center Streisand, for the first time, on the big screen.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 25, 2024

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Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

This is a must-see for fans of musicals and Barbra Streisand and as a study of how a successful musical can be transitioned into a film. This is all about Streisand, but a Broadway and Hollywood fairytale about Fanny Brice.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 19, 2024

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

The score remains imprinted on several generations...

Jun 12, 2023

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Tammy L

I liked very much. I'm not a musical fan but this is so good!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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Test T

It is unusual for me to watch musicals like this one, but I saw another Barbara Streisand movie recently which I really enjoyed, so I thought I'd give this one a go too. Barbara is amazing again, and really gives her all to her role as 'Funny Girl' Fanny Brice. She is so talented, but in a natural and understated way which makes her all the more appealing. The film's runtime is long at around 2 and a half hours, but it seemed to pass more quickly. The story is a simple and straightforward one, but it is Barbara's performance which makes the movie. Highly recommended.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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Alec B

The film is a undeniably fabulous showcase for Streisand's singular talent (she really is outstanding here) which is why people are constantly returning to it but this is actually a pretty mediocre adaptation of the stage musical.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/10/23

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james g

Streisand's voice FAB but she's not the frumpy character she tries to be as written. Sharif very good. Beautiful couple. The 'Don't Rain On My Parade' number stupendous, a blu-ray extra as to How They Did It w/o CGI excellent. But a ballet number is weird: I guess it was supposed to be funny but no. Wisely, there is no laugh track. But the biggest problem is the last half hour, as it drags on and on. The overall pace seriously off. But watch it just for Bab's big numbers if you're a fan.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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isla s

I wasn't especially keen on this musical at first but I quite enjoyed it after a while. Its pretty cheesy and sentimental at times but I liked that the love interest is found to have his own issues. It reminded me of the 'A Star is Born' films. I thought it was interesting, in terms of how the dynamics change between Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein (played by Omar Sharif). I like the main character of Fanny Brice for being an ambitious woman who made her own decisions, pretty much. If you like musicals and particularly if you like 1960s biopics, then I'd recommend this film, yes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Funny Girl is the story of a determined young woman who despite not being conventionally beautiful, is determined to break into show business. Barbra Streisand plays the very Jewish main character. Many people love her, but her Jewish shtick was very grating and distracting, especially for modern audiences who have been exposed to Rachel (Friends) and Midge Maisel ( Marvelous Ms. Maisel); positive Jewish characters who are more well-rounded and nuanced. The music was okay, but really the only song that was a showstopper was Don't Rain on My Parade. Overall, I suppose it is worth seeing, but definitely not my favorite of this genre.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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William Wyler

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Barbra Streisand

Fanny Brice

Omar Sharif

Nick Arnstein

Walter Pidgeon

Florenz Ziegfeld

Kay Medford

Rose Brice

Anne Francis

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Synopsis

In this bittersweet, classic musical drama, the vibrant and beautiful young Fanny Brice (Barbra Streisand) starts out as a bit player on the New York City vaudeville stage, but works her way up to stardom on Broadway. Valued for her vocal and comedic talents by the renowned theater impresario Florenz Ziegfeld (Walter Pidgeon), Fanny thrives, but her relationship with her suave, imprisoned businessman husband, Nick Arnstein (Omar Sharif), is another story.

Director: William Wyler
Screenwriter: Isobel Lennart, Bob Merrill, Isobel Lennart
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Rastar Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 19, 1968, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 31, 2001
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $223.3K
Runtime: 2h 31m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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