Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- glamorous
- bittersweet
- witty
- classic movie night
- musical marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found Barbra Streisand's singing and performance compelling, but considered the romantic plot, humor, pacing, and dramatic writing disappointing compared with Funny Girl.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Fanny Brice's career, relationships, and Broadway prominence form the film's central subject.
Fanny is drawn to Billy Rose while continuing to think about Nicky Arnstein.
The plot revolves around producing and starring in a revue, with Fanny's performances receiving elaborate staging.
Fanny remains an established Broadway headliner and actively navigates production financing, romance, and career decisions.
Films like Funny Lady, and why
Funny Girl
biographical musical drama centered on a charismatic female stage performer, romantic conflict, and lavish song-and-dance production
A Star Is Born
backstage musical drama combining performance spectacle, romantic entanglement, and show-business ambition
Cabaret
period musical about theatrical ambition, romance, and the pressures of public performance
Movie Details
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Release Date
- 1975-03-15
- Runtime
- 136 min
- Rating
- 5.3 / 10 (72)
Cast
- Barbra Streisand
- James Caan
- Omar Sharif
- Roddy McDowall
- Ben Vereen
- Carole Wells
- Larry Gates
- Eugene Troobnick
- Heidi O'Rourke
- Royce Wallace
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Funny Lady about?
- A seasoned Broadway star navigates divorce, ambition, and a volatile new partnership while trying to keep a lavish revue alive.
- What is Funny Lady like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Funny Lady as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Funny Lady violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Funny Lady.
- What did critics think of Funny Lady?
- Critics generally found Barbra Streisand's singing and performance compelling, but considered the romantic plot, humor, pacing, and dramatic writing disappointing compared with Funny Girl.
- Which films are like Funny Lady?
- Films with a similar feel include Funny Girl, A Star Is Born, and Cabaret.
- How long is Funny Lady?
- Funny Lady runs 136 minutes.
- Where can I watch Funny Lady?
- In United States, Funny Lady streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
