Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warmhearted
- campy
- nostalgia night
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as an amusing, warmhearted parody whose affectionate performances and nostalgia outweigh its broad comic formula.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Brady family retains the wholesome aesthetics, manners, and patterns of their beloved early-1970s television world while navigating mid-1990s circumstances.
The Bradys' unified, earnest household values are played against the less sentimental mid-1990s environment and the scheming neighbor's hostility.
Mike and Carol face losing their house over $20,000 in back taxes, prompting the children to secretly raise money.
The film centers on recognizable Brady figures such as Carol, Mike, Marcia, Jan, Peter, and Greg, presenting their familiar personas as comic material.
Films like The Brady Bunch Movie, and why
Pleasantville
campy family comedy built around a heightened, retro domestic world colliding with contemporary life
The Addams Family
warmhearted ensemble parody of a familiar television-era ideal, with stylized performances and nostalgic humor
Serial Mom
broad, affectionate satire of suburban family conventions with eccentric ensemble comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Betty Thomas
- Release Date
- 1995-02-16
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (337)
Cast
- Shelley Long
- Gary Cole
- Christine Taylor
- Christopher Daniel Barnes
- Jennifer Elise Cox
- Paul Sutera
- Olivia Hack
- Jesse Lee Soffer
- Henriette Mantel
- David Graf
Where to watch in United States
- 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 The Brady Bunch Movie about?
- A relentlessly cheerful Brady family battles a tax crisis and a scheming neighbor through affectionate, culture-clashing sitcom parody.
- What is The Brady Bunch Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Brady Bunch Movie as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Brady Bunch Movie violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Brady Bunch Movie.
- What did critics think of The Brady Bunch Movie?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as an amusing, warmhearted parody whose affectionate performances and nostalgia outweigh its broad comic formula.
- Which films are like The Brady Bunch Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include Pleasantville, The Addams Family, and Serial Mom.
- How long is The Brady Bunch Movie?
- The Brady Bunch Movie runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Brady Bunch Movie?
- In United States, The Brady Bunch Movie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
