The Fantasticks (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2000, The Fantasticks is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 86 minutes. “Try to remember the first time magic happened” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two rural teens sing and dance their way through a forbidden romance and a dangerous travelling carnival.
Who’s in it. The Fantasticks stars Joel Grey as Amos Bellamy, Brad Sullivan as Ben Hucklebee, Joey McIntyre as Matt Hucklebee and Jean Louisa Kelly as Louisa Bellamy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Fantasticks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo 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 The Fantasticks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fantasticks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fantasticks (2000)?
- In US, The Fantasticks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ 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 The Fantasticks worth watching?
- The Fantasticks holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fantasticks?
- The Fantasticks stars Joel Grey, Brad Sullivan, Joey McIntyre, Jean Louisa Kelly and Barnard Hughes.
- When was The Fantasticks released?
- The Fantasticks was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.