Funny Farm(1988)
Chevy Chase finds life in the country isn't what it's cracked up to be!
Funny Farm Synopsis
Sportswriter Andy Farmer moves with his schoolteacher wife Elizabeth to the country in order to write a novel in relative seclusion. Of course, seclusion is the last thing the Farmers find in the small, eccentric town, where disaster awaits them at every turn.
Funny Farm (1988) is a comedy film directed by George Roy Hill, released on June 3, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Chevy Chase, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Kevin O'Morrison and Joseph Maher. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 306 ratings.
- Director:
- George Roy Hill
- Writers:
- Jay Cronley, Jeffrey Boam
- Producers:
- Robert Crawford Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Miroslav Ondříček
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $19,000,000
- Revenue:
- $25,537,221
- Status:
- Released
Funny Farm (1988) Trailer
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Funny Farm Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chevy Chase
as Andy Farmer
Madolyn Smith Osborne
as Elizabeth Farmer
Kevin O'Morrison
as Sheriff Ledbetter
Joseph Maher
as Michael Sinclair
Jack Gilpin
as Bud Culbertson
- Caris Corfman
Caris Corfman
as Betsy Culbertson
- William Severs
William Severs
as Newspaper Editor
Mike Starr
as Crocker
Glenn Plummer
as Mickey
William Duell
as Old Character
- Helen Lloyd Breed
Helen Lloyd Breed
as Old Operator
- Kit Le Fever
Kit Le Fever
as Young Operator
Key crew
Directed by George Roy Hill, written by Jay Cronley and Jeffrey Boam, produced by Robert Crawford Jr..
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Funny Farm Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 306 ratings.
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Funny Farm – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Funny Farm online?
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Funny Farm (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Funny Farm?
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The main cast of Funny Farm (1988) includes Chevy Chase, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Kevin O'Morrison, Joseph Maher and Jack Gilpin. The film was directed by George Roy Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Funny Farm released?
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Funny Farm was released on June 3, 1988 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Funny Farm worth watching?
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Funny Farm (1988) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 306 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Funny Farm?
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Yes. The official Funny Farm trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.