Gypsy
Seen it?1994 | 153 min | TV Movie, Comedy, Drama, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's long: 2 hr 33 min.
Gypsy's mother Rose dreams of a life in show business for her daughters, but Louise becomes a huge burlesque star. Stage musical loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Emile Ardolino
- Bette MidlerRose Hovick
- Cynthia GibbLouise Hovick / Gypsy Rose Lee
- Elisabeth Moss'Baby' Louise Hovick
- Peter RiegertHerbie Sommers
- Jennifer Rae BeckJune Hovick
- Lacey Chabert'Baby' June Hovick
- Ed AsnerCharles Thompson
- Jeffrey BroadhurstTulsa
- Christine EbersoleTessie Tura
- Linda HartMiss Mazeppa