Funny Girl (1968)

Kernel Score: 81% · 417 ratings · Rated G

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released: 1968-09-19

Runtime: 155 minutes

Where to watch Funny Girl

  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

The life of famed 1930s comedienne Fanny Brice, from her early days in the Jewish slums of New York, to the height of her career with the Ziegfeld Follies, as well as her marriage to the rakish gambler Nick Arnstein.

Funny Girl parents' guide: ages 6+

Parents need to know that Funny Girl is a G-rated 1968 musical biography about comedienne Fanny Brice's rise to fame and troubled marriage.

  • Violence & scariness: None — No significant violence; the film is a musical drama about show business and romance.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

William Wyler

Cast

  • Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice
  • Omar Sharif as Nick Arnstein
  • Kay Medford as Rose Brice
  • Anne Francis as Georgia James
  • Walter Pidgeon as Florenz Ziegfeld
  • Lee Allen as Eddie Ryan
  • Mae Questel as Mrs. Strakosh
  • Gerald Mohr as Branca
  • Frank Faylen as Keeney
  • Mittie Lawrence as Emma

Funny Girl FAQ

Is Funny Girl good?

Funny Girl has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 417 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Funny Girl?

In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Funny Girl OK for kids?

Funny Girl is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Funny Girl is a G-rated 1968 musical biography about comedienne Fanny Brice's rise to fame and troubled marriage.

What movies are like Funny Girl?

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