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Funny Lady
1975 136 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.7
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Herbert Ross
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Description
Famous singer Fanny Brice has divorced her first husband Nicky Arnstein. During the Great Depression she has trouble finding work as an artist, but meets Billy Rose, a newcomer who writes lyrics and owns a nightclub.
Budget:
$8.5M
US Gross:
$39M
Worldwide:
$40.06M
Starring
Barbra Streisand
Actor
James Caan
Actor
Omar Sharif
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1976
— Best Cinematography
Golden Globe 1976
— Best Debut
Academy Awards 1976
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 1976
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 1976
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 1976
— Best Musical Adaptation
Golden Globe 1976
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 1976
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 1976
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 1976
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1976
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Funny Lady is widely viewed as a technically polished but uneven sequel that fails to recapture the magic of the original Funny Girl. While opinions on the narrative depth and chemistry are split, the production values and Barbra Streisand's vocal performances remain consistent highlights.
| Acting | Barbra Streisand delivers powerful vocal performances that serve as the film's most reliable asset. | |
| Production | The film features high-quality production design and slick visuals that capture the 1930s aesthetic effectively. | |
| Score | The musical contributions by Kander and Ebb provide a strong soundtrack that elevates the experience. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative fails to sustain the emotional weight or charm of its predecessor, leaving critics feeling the story is thin or empty. | |
| Acting | The central romantic dynamic between Streisand and James Caan is polarizing, with some finding it a compelling melodrama and others dismissing the chemistry as unconvincing or dragging. |