Color Me Barbra (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1966, Color Me Barbra is a comedy, music and tv movie film directed by Dwight Hemion, running about 51 minutes. “"It's a picture of me after being with you..."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Barbra Streisand's second television special, aired in 1966 just after the singer-songwriter had completed a successful Broadway run of hit show 'Funny Girl'. Streisand sings surrounded by animals in a circus dream sequence and wanders the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a moody eight-minute piece. Filmed in spectacular colour, this companion piece to her first special is one for the ages. The vibrant colours become a metaphor for imagination, inventiveness, fantasy, and sheer brilliance.
Who’s in it. Color Me Barbra stars Barbra Streisand as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Color Me Barbra sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Color Me Barbra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Color Me Barbra tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Color Me Barbra (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Color Me Barbra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Color Me Barbra worth watching?
- Color Me Barbra holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, music and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Color Me Barbra?
- Color Me Barbra stars Barbra Streisand.
- When was Color Me Barbra released?
- Color Me Barbra was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.