The Sunshine Boys (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1975, The Sunshine Boys is a comedy film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 111 minutes. “For the price of a movie, you'll feel like a million.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.
Who’s in it. The Sunshine Boys stars Walter Matthau as Willy Clark, George Burns as Al Lewis, Richard Benjamin as Ben Clark and Lee Meredith as Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Sunshine Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom and 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 The Sunshine Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sunshine Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sunshine Boys (1975)?
- In US, The Sunshine Boys is available to stream on Darkroom, and 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 The Sunshine Boys worth watching?
- The Sunshine Boys holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sunshine Boys?
- The Sunshine Boys stars Walter Matthau, George Burns, Richard Benjamin, Lee Meredith and Carol Arthur.
- When was The Sunshine Boys released?
- The Sunshine Boys was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.