Critic's Choice (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1963, Critic's Choice is a comedy and romance film directed by Don Weis, running about 100 minutes. “Everybody's 'choice' for a great big wonderful time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Parker Ballantine is a New York theater critic and his wife writes a play that may or may not be very good. Now Parker must either get out of reviewing the play or cause the breakup of his marriage.
Who’s in it. Critic's Choice stars Bob Hope as Parker Ballantine, Lucille Ball as Angela Ballantine, Marilyn Maxwell as Ivy London and Rip Torn as Dion Kapakos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Critic's Choice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Critic's Choice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Critic's Choice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Critic's Choice (1963)?
- In US, Critic's Choice is available to 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 Critic's Choice worth watching?
- Critic's Choice holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Critic's Choice?
- Critic's Choice stars Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Maxwell, Rip Torn and Jessie Royce Landis.
- When was Critic's Choice released?
- Critic's Choice was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.