The Funny Farm (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1983, The Funny Farm is a comedy and drama film directed by Ron Clark, running about 94 minutes. “Welcome to the comedy club where young comics make every night riot night. Now, they're taking their act to the streets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The laughs are nonstop as a gang of ambitious young comics strives to make it in the exciting world of stand-up comedy at the famous comedy club in L.A., The Funny Farm. These budding comedy stars are as crazy offstage as they are on: Miguel, America s funniest illegal alien ; Miles, who can t decide if he s a black comic or a comic who happens to be black; Bruce, whose manic act borders on insanity; and Peter, the intense political satirist. The Funny Farm is a hilarious and insightful look into those who live the lives of comedians.
Who’s in it. The Funny Farm stars Miles Chapin as Mark Champlin, Peter Aykroyd as Stephen Croft, Howie Mandel as Larry Pound and Tracey E. Bregman as Amy Lowell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Funny Farm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Funny Farm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Funny Farm tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Funny Farm (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Funny Farm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Funny Farm worth watching?
- The Funny Farm holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Funny Farm?
- The Funny Farm stars Miles Chapin, Peter Aykroyd, Howie Mandel, Tracey E. Bregman and Jack Blum.
- When was The Funny Farm released?
- The Funny Farm was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.