Funny Lady (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1975, Funny Lady is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 136 minutes. “How Lucky Can You Get” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1930s in New York – The famous singer Fanny Brice has divorced her first husband Nicky Arnstein. During the depression she has trouble finding work as an artist but meets Billy Rose, a newcomer who writes lyrics and owns his own nightclub.
Who’s in it. Funny Lady stars Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice, James Caan as Billy Rose, Omar Sharif as Nick Arnstein and Roddy McDowall as Bobby Moore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Funny Lady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Funny Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Funny Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Funny Lady (1975)?
- In US, Funny Lady is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Funny Lady worth watching?
- Funny Lady holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Funny Lady?
- Funny Lady stars Barbra Streisand, James Caan, Omar Sharif, Roddy McDowall and Ben Vereen.
- When was Funny Lady released?
- Funny Lady was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.