A Thousand Clowns (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1965, A Thousand Clowns is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Fred Coe, running about 118 minutes. “... IT'S A LIFT FOR THE SPIRITS” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twelve-year-old Nick lives with his Uncle Murray, a Mr.Micawber-like Dickensian character who keeps hoping something won't turn up. What turns up is a social worker, who falls in love with Murray and a bit in love with Nick. As the child welfare people try to force Murray to become a conventional man (as the price they demand for allowing him to keep Nick), the nephew, who until now has gloried in his Uncle's iconoclastic approach to life, tries to play mediator. But when he succeeds, he is alarmed by the uncle's willingness to cave in to society in order to save the relationship.
Who’s in it. A Thousand Clowns stars Jason Robards as Murray, Barbara Harris as Sandra, Martin Balsam as Arnold and Gene Saks as Leo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Thousand Clowns has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Thousand Clowns page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thousand Clowns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Thousand Clowns (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Thousand Clowns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Thousand Clowns worth watching?
- A Thousand Clowns holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Thousand Clowns?
- A Thousand Clowns stars Jason Robards, Barbara Harris, Martin Balsam, Gene Saks and William Daniels.
- When was A Thousand Clowns released?
- A Thousand Clowns was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.