The Funny Farm
Seen it?1983 | 94 min | Drama, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fans of a well-timed joke and anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. Liked Funny Girl? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
The laughs are nonstop as a gang of ambitious young comics strives to make it in the exciting world of stand-up comedy at the famous comedy club in L.A., The Funny Farm. These budding comedy stars are as crazy offstage as they are on: Miguel, America s funniest illegal alien ; Miles, who can t decide if he s a black comic or a comic who happens to be black; Bruce, whose manic act borders on insanity; and Peter, the intense political satirist. The Funny Farm is a hilarious and insightful look into those who live the lives of comedians.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Clark
- Miles ChapinMark Champlin
- Peter AykroydStephen Croft
- Howie MandelLarry Pound
- Tracey E. BregmanAmy Lowell
- Jack BlumPeter Bowman
- Maurice LaMarcheDickie
- Mike MacDonaldBruce Nutter
- Derek McGrathHarvey
- Jack CarterPhilly Beekman
- Eileen BrennanGail Corbin