Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1989, Bert Rigby, You're a Fool is a comedy film directed by Carl Reiner, running about 94 minutes. “He's a singer! He's a dancer! He's a coal-miner! And when Hollywood called, it was the answer to his dreams. So why is everyone saying...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A musical about a miner who wants to break into show business.
Who’s in it. Bert Rigby, You're a Fool stars Robert Lindsay as Bert Rigby, Robbie Coltrane as Sid Trample, Cathryn Bradshaw as Laurel Pennington and Jackie Gayle as I.I. Perlestein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bert Rigby, You're a Fool 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 Bert Rigby, You're a Fool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bert Rigby, You're a Fool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989)?
- In US, Bert Rigby, You're a Fool 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 Bert Rigby, You're a Fool worth watching?
- Bert Rigby, You're a Fool holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bert Rigby, You're a Fool?
- Bert Rigby, You're a Fool stars Robert Lindsay, Robbie Coltrane, Cathryn Bradshaw, Jackie Gayle and Bruno Kirby.
- When was Bert Rigby, You're a Fool released?
- Bert Rigby, You're a Fool was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.