The Fantasticks(2000)
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The Fantasticks Synopsis
Widowers Amos and Ben plot to romantically unite Amos' daughter Luisa and Ben's son Matt by pretending to feud and forbidding the teens to associate, knowing they will resist their fathers' interference. As the youngsters fall in love, the fathers plot to end the 'feud' by hiring a travelling showman to fake an abduction and allow Matt to 'rescue' Luisa.
The Fantasticks (2000) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by Michael Ritchie, released on September 22, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Joel Grey, Brad Sullivan, Joey McIntyre and Jean Louisa Kelly. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Ritchie
- Writers:
- Tom Jones, Harvey Schmidt, Harvey Schmidt
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Murphy
- Composer:
- Harvey Schmidt
- Production:
- Sullivan Street Productions, Michael Ritchie Productions, Radmin Company, The, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $49,666
- Status:
- Released
The Fantasticks (2000) Trailer
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The Fantasticks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joel Grey
as Amos Bellamy
Brad Sullivan
as Ben Hucklebee
Joey McIntyre
as Matt Hucklebee
Jean Louisa Kelly
as Louisa Bellamy
Barnard Hughes
as Henry
Jonathon Morris
as El Gallo
Teller
as Mortimer
Arturo Gil
as The Bavarian Baby
Tony Cox
as His Assistant
- Victoria Stevens
Victoria Stevens
as Jo Jo, The Chicken Lady
- Trayne Thomas
Trayne Thomas
as Tattooed Man
Celia Fushille-Burke
as Smuin Ballet / SF Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Michael Ritchie, written by Tom Jones, Harvey Schmidt and Harvey Schmidt.
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The Fantasticks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Fantasticks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fantasticks online?
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The Fantasticks (2000) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fantasticks?
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The main cast of The Fantasticks (2000) includes Joel Grey, Brad Sullivan, Joey McIntyre, Jean Louisa Kelly and Barnard Hughes. The film was directed by Michael Ritchie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fantasticks released?
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The Fantasticks was released on September 22, 2000 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Fantasticks worth watching?
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The Fantasticks (2000) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fantasticks?
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