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Barefoot in the Park

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1967 | 106 min | Comedy, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won an Oscar, it made about 15 times its budget 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.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1967: an older pace and style.

In this film based on a Neil Simon play, newlyweds Corie, a free spirit, and Paul Bratter, an uptight lawyer, share a sixth-floor apartment in Greenwich Village. Soon after their marriage, Corie tries to find a companion for mother, Ethel, who is now alone, and sets up Ethel with neighbor Victor. Inappropriate behavior on a double date causes conflict, and the young couple considers divorce.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Supporting Actress. Won 1 BAFTA: Best Actress in a Leading Role.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $30 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 142K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gene Saks

  • Robert RedfordPaul Bratter
  • Jane FondaCorie Bratter
  • Charles BoyerVictor Velasco
  • Mildred NatwickEthel Banks
  • Herb EdelmanHarry Pepper
  • Mabel AlbertsonHarriet
  • Fritz FeldRestaurant Proprietor
  • James StoneDelivery Man
  • Ted HartleyFrank
  • Doris RobertsHotel Maid (uncredited)