Isn't She Great (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2000, Isn't She Great is a comedy and drama film directed by Andrew Bergman, running about 95 minutes. “Talent isn't everything...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this biography of Jacqueline Susann, the famed writer of "The Valley of the Dolls" and other trashy novels. Facing a failing career, Susann meets a successful promoter who becomes her husband. After several failures to place her in commercials and a TV quiz show, he hits upon the idea for her to become a writer. In the pre-1960s, her books were looked upon as trash and non-printable. But then the sexual revolution hit and an audience was born for her books. The story shows the hidden behind-the-scenes story of Susann's life, including her autistic son and her continuing bout with cancer which she hid up until her death.
Who’s in it. Isn't She Great stars Bette Midler as Jacqueline Susann, Nathan Lane as Irving Mansfield, Stockard Channing as Florence Maybelle and David Hyde Pierce as Michael Hastings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Isn't She Great has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
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 Isn't She Great page.
If you liked it. Fans of Isn't She Great tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Isn't She Great (2000)?
- In US, Isn't She Great 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 Isn't She Great worth watching?
- Isn't She Great holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Isn't She Great?
- Isn't She Great stars Bette Midler, Nathan Lane, Stockard Channing, David Hyde Pierce and John Cleese.
- When was Isn't She Great released?
- Isn't She Great was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.