Prime VideoFunny Girl (1968)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
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.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on Fanny Brice's personal journey, ambition, and tumultuous romantic life is largely apolitical, emphasizing individual talent and resilience rather than engaging with broader societal or political ideologies.
The movie features a largely traditional cast for its time, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on the protagonist's personal and professional journey without critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Judaism through Fanny Brice's family and cultural background with warmth, humor, and respect. It depicts her Jewish heritage as a source of strength and identity, celebrating her family's traditions and values without resorting to negative stereotypes or ridicule.
Funny Girl does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on the heterosexual relationship between Fanny Brice and Nicky Arnstein, alongside Fanny's career trajectory. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate within the film's scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Funny Girl" is a biographical musical based on the life of Fanny Brice. All main characters, including Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein, maintain their historically or canonically established genders from the real-life figures and the original Broadway musical.
The film "Funny Girl" (1968) is a biographical musical based on the life of Fanny Brice. All major historical characters, including Fanny Brice and Nicky Arnstein, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their documented historical backgrounds.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.5
8.8
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