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Funny Face

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1957 | 103 min | Music, Comedy, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved An American in Paris or Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A shy Greenwich Village book clerk is discovered by a fashion photographer and whisked off to Paris where she becomes a reluctant model.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 4 Oscars.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 109K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stanley Donen

  • Audrey HepburnJo Stockton
  • Fred AstaireDick Avery
  • Kay ThompsonMaggie Prescott
  • Michel AuclairProf. Emile Flostre
  • Robert FlemyngPaul Duval
  • DovimaMarion
  • Suzy ParkerSpecialty Dancer (Think Pink Number)
  • Sunny HartnettSpecialty Dancer (Think Pink Number)
  • Jean Del ValHairdresser
  • Virginia GibsonBabs