Gypsy (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1993, Gypsy is a comedy, drama, music and tv movie film directed by Emile Ardolino, running about 153 minutes. “The Divine Miss M in Broadway's greatest Diva role!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ambitious stage mother Rose Hovick wants desperately for her daughter, June, to become the vaudeville star she never was. With the help of savvy but kind-hearted agent Herbie Sommers, Rose realizes her aspirations for June, but when her new star rebelliously elopes, June's shy sister, Louise, reluctantly steps into the spotlight, transforming herself into the legendary burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee.
Who’s in it. Gypsy stars Bette Midler as Mama Rose, Peter Riegert as Herbie, Cynthia Gibb as Louise/Gypsy Lee Rose and Ed Asner as Pop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Gypsy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gypsy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gypsy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gypsy (1993)?
- In US, Gypsy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gypsy worth watching?
- Gypsy holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gypsy?
- Gypsy stars Bette Midler, Peter Riegert, Cynthia Gibb, Ed Asner and Christine Ebersole.
- When was Gypsy released?
- Gypsy was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.