A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Seen it?1966 | 97 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$69 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 57K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Lester
- Zero MostelPseudolus
- Jack GilfordHysterium
- Phil SilversMarcus Lycus
- Buster KeatonErronius
- Michael CrawfordHero
- Annette AndrePhillia
- Michael HordernSenex
- Leon GreeneMiles Gloriosus
- Roy KinnearGladiator Instructor
- Alfie BassGatekeeper