The Producers (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, The Producers is a comedy film directed by Susan Stroman, running about 134 minutes. “They had everything to gain by not being a success!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show.
Who’s in it. The Producers stars Nathan Lane as Max Bialystock, Matthew Broderick as Leo Bloom, Uma Thurman as Ulla and Will Ferrell as Franz Liebkind, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Producers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.1M 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 The Producers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Producers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Producers (2005)?
- In US, The Producers 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 The Producers worth watching?
- The Producers holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Producers?
- The Producers stars Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Will Ferrell and Gary Beach.
- When was The Producers released?
- The Producers was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.