Movie Movie (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Movie Movie is a comedy film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 105 minutes. “It's the swellest. It's the cream of the silver screen. It's got buckets of tears and a million laughs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three movie genres of the 1930s, boxing films, WWI aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals, are satirized using the same cast.
Who’s in it. Movie Movie stars George C. Scott as Gloves Malloy / Spats Baxter, Trish Van Devere as Betsy McGuire / Isobel Stuart, Red Buttons as Peanuts / Jinks Murphy and Eli Wallach as Vince Marlow / Pop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Movie Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Movie Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Movie Movie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Movie Movie (1978)?
- In US, Movie Movie is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Movie Movie worth watching?
- Movie Movie holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Movie Movie?
- Movie Movie stars George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Red Buttons, Eli Wallach and Harry Hamlin.
- When was Movie Movie released?
- Movie Movie was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.