Funny Girl (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1968, Funny Girl is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by William Wyler, running about 155 minutes. “People who see FUNNY GIRL are the luckiest people in the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of Fanny Brice, famed comedian and entertainer of the early 1900s. We see her rise to fame as a Ziegfeld girl, her subsequent career, and her personal life, particularly her relationship with Nick Arnstein.
Who’s in it. Funny Girl stars Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice, Omar Sharif as Nick Arnstein, Kay Medford as Rose Brice and Anne Francis as Georgia James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Funny Girl has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $52.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Funny Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Funny Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Funny Girl (1968)?
- In US, Funny Girl is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Funny Girl worth watching?
- Funny Girl holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Funny Girl?
- Funny Girl stars Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif, Kay Medford, Anne Francis and Walter Pidgeon.
- When was Funny Girl released?
- Funny Girl was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.