Gypsy (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1962, Gypsy is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 143 minutes. “Let this tuneful Broadway classic entertain you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the Broadway hit about the life and times of burlesque dancer Gypsy Rose Lee and her aggressive stage mother, Mama Rose.
Who’s in it. Gypsy stars Natalie Wood as Louise 'Gypsy Rose Lee' Hovick, Rosalind Russell as Rose Hovick, Karl Malden as Herbie Sommers and Paul Wallace as Tulsa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Gypsy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Gypsy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gypsy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gypsy (1962)?
- In US, Gypsy is available to 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 Gypsy worth watching?
- Gypsy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gypsy?
- Gypsy stars Natalie Wood, Rosalind Russell, Karl Malden, Paul Wallace and Betty Bruce.
- When was Gypsy released?
- Gypsy was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.