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Sweet Charity

Seen it?

1969 | 153 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 Funny Girl or How to Marry a Millionaire, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 33 min.
  • Made in 1969: an older pace and style.

Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life. Maybe, just maybe, handsome Oscar will be the one to do it.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 3 Oscars and 1 Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $20 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 163K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bob Fosse

  • Shirley MacLaineCharity
  • John McMartinOscar
  • Chita RiveraNickie
  • Paula KellyHelene
  • Ricardo MontalbanVittorio
  • Sammy Davis Jr.Big Daddy
  • Stubby KayeHerman
  • Barbara BouchetUrsula
  • Suzanne CharnyDancer
  • Alan HewittNicholsby