# The Sunshine Boys (1975)

> Two estranged vaudeville veterans must survive one last reunion when a determined producer tries to put their legendary act back onstage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10020

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Herbert Ross
- Cast: Walter Matthau, George Burns, Richard Benjamin, Lee Meredith, Carol Arthur, Rosetta LeNoire, F. Murray Abraham, Howard Hesseman
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073766/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sardonic, nostalgic, lazy sunday, classic movie night

## Synopsis

Two legendary comedians face off in a hilarious reunion that could revive their careers, if only they can stand each other long enough to perform!

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