The Sunshine Boys(1975)
For the price of a movie, you'll feel like a million.
The Sunshine Boys Synopsis
Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.
The Sunshine Boys (1975) is a comedy film directed by Herbert Ross, released on November 6, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Walter Matthau, George Burns, Richard Benjamin and Lee Meredith. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 111 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert Ross
- Writers:
- Neil Simon
- Producers:
- Ray Stark
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- Irwin Fisch
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Sunshine Boys (1975) Trailer
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The Sunshine Boys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Matthau
as Willy Clark
George Burns
as Al Lewis
Richard Benjamin
as Ben Clark
Lee Meredith
as Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh)
Carol Arthur
as Mrs. Doris Green, Al's Daughter
Rosetta LeNoire
as Odessa, Willy's Nurse
F. Murray Abraham
as Mechanic
Howard Hesseman
as Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director
- James Cranna
James Cranna
as Mr. Schaeffer, TV Director
Ron Rifkin
as T.V. Floor Manager
Fritz Feld
as Mr. Gilbert
Phyllis Diller
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Ross, written by Neil Simon, produced by Ray Stark.
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The Sunshine Boys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 111 ratings.
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The Sunshine Boys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sunshine Boys online?
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The Sunshine Boys (1975) is available to stream on Darkroom, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sunshine Boys?
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The main cast of The Sunshine Boys (1975) includes Walter Matthau, George Burns, Richard Benjamin, Lee Meredith and Carol Arthur. The film was directed by Herbert Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sunshine Boys released?
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The Sunshine Boys was released on November 6, 1975 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Sunshine Boys worth watching?
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The Sunshine Boys (1975) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 111 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 The Sunshine Boys?
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Yes. The official The Sunshine Boys trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.