Fun with Dick and Jane
Seen it?1977 | 95 min | Comedy, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Take the Money and Run or The Naked Gun, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.
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
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$14 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ted Kotcheff
- George SegalDick Harper
- Jane FondaJane Harper
- Ed McMahonCharlie Blanchard
- Richard GautierDr. Will
- Allan MillerLoan Company Manager
- Hank GarciaRaoul Esteban
- John DehnerJane's Father
- Walter BrookeMr. Weeks
- Sean FryeBilly
- Mary JacksonJane's Mother