Overview
A whimsical journey through love and matchmaking in the bustling streets of New York City.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- exuberant
- nostalgic
- classic movie night
- musical marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Barbra Streisand's charm but regarded the film as sluggish, over-produced, and a poor fit for its titular star.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film expands its stage-musical source into large-scale production numbers and crowded ensemble choreography.
Dolly arranges relationships for Horace, his employees, and their acquaintances while pursuing designs of her own.
Dolly brings Horace, his clerks, and the younger couples from Yonkers into New York City's social world.
Barbra Streisand's Dolly Levi anchors the comedy, romance, and headline musical performances.
Films like Hello, Dolly!, and why
My Fair Lady
lavish classic hollywood musical with romantic matchmaking, witty comedy, and large-scale ensemble staging
The Music Man
period romantic musical comedy built around courtship, social performance, and exuberant production numbers
Funny Face
charming musical romance featuring a determined matchmaker, theatrical spectacle, and warm comic energy
Movie Details
- Director
- Gene Kelly
- Release Date
- 1969-12-12
- Runtime
- 148 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (408)
Cast
- Barbra Streisand
- Walter Matthau
- Michael Crawford
- Marianne McAndrew
- Danny Lockin
- E.J. Peaker
- Joyce Ames
- Tommy Tune
- Judy Knaiz
- David Hurst
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, BroadwayHD, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Broadway HD 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 Hello, Dolly! about?
- A flamboyant matchmaker orchestrates a tangle of romances while maneuvering a wealthy bachelor toward the love—and future—she wants for herself.
- What is Hello, Dolly! like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hello, Dolly! as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Hello, Dolly! violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hello, Dolly!.
- What did critics think of Hello, Dolly!?
- Critics broadly praised Barbra Streisand's charm but regarded the film as sluggish, over-produced, and a poor fit for its titular star.
- Which films are like Hello, Dolly!?
- Films with a similar feel include My Fair Lady, The Music Man, and Funny Face.
- How long is Hello, Dolly!?
- Hello, Dolly! runs 148 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hello, Dolly!?
- In United States, Hello, Dolly! streams on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, BroadwayHD, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Broadway HD Amazon Channel.
