Bananas (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1971, Bananas is a comedy film directed by Woody Allen, running about 82 minutes. “The Revolutionist That Shook the World With LAUGHTER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a bumbling New Yorker is dumped by his activist girlfriend, he travels to a tiny Latin American nation and becomes involved in its latest rebellion.
Who’s in it. Bananas stars Woody Allen as Fielding Mellish, Louise Lasser as Nancy, Carlos Montalbán as General Emilio M. Vargas and Nati Abascal as Yolanda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Bananas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.8M at the box office.
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 Bananas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bananas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bananas (1971)?
- In US, Bananas 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 Bananas worth watching?
- Bananas holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bananas?
- Bananas stars Woody Allen, Louise Lasser, Carlos Montalbán, Nati Abascal and Jacobo Morales.
- When was Bananas released?
- Bananas was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.