Crazy For You (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Crazy For You is a music film directed by Matthew Diamond, running about 141 minutes. “The New Gershwin Musical Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Crazy For You is a romantic comedy musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as "The New Gershwin Musical Comedy", it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical Girl Crazy, but incorporates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy For You won the 1992 Tony Award (Broadway), 1993 Olivier Award (London), and 1994 Dora Award (Toronto) for Best Musical. Originally aired on the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 28, episode 2).
Who’s in it. Crazy For You stars Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler, Jim Walton as Bobby Child, Stacey Logan as Polly Baker and Jeb Brown as Lank Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Crazy For You has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crazy For You page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crazy For You tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crazy For You (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crazy For You change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crazy For You worth watching?
- Crazy For You holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crazy For You?
- Crazy For You stars Bruce Adler, Jim Walton, Stacey Logan, Jeb Brown and Sandy Edgerton.
- When was Crazy For You released?
- Crazy For You was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.