The First Nudie Musical (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1976, The First Nudie Musical is a comedy and music film directed by Bruce Kimmel, running about 95 minutes. “The Ultimate Take-Off” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The son of famous studio owner is forced to make porno films to keep the bankrupt studio from being made into a shopping center. In an attempt to get back on the high ground he makes a nudie musical. He makes a bet with the debtors who wish to take ownership of the studio, that if they finance the musical and he can't complete it within two weeks, they can foreclose.
Who’s in it. The First Nudie Musical stars Stephen Nathan as Harry Schechter, Cindy Williams as Rosie, Bruce Kimmel as John Smithee and Leslie Ackerman as Susie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The First Nudie Musical has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Nudie Musical page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Nudie Musical tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Nudie Musical (1976)?
- In US, The First Nudie Musical is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Nudie Musical worth watching?
- The First Nudie Musical holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Nudie Musical?
- The First Nudie Musical stars Stephen Nathan, Cindy Williams, Bruce Kimmel, Leslie Ackerman and Alan Abelew.
- When was The First Nudie Musical released?
- The First Nudie Musical was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.