The Fantasticks movie poster

The Fantasticks

"Try to remember the first time magic happened"

September 22, 2000 1h 50m 5.4/10 (27 votes)

Originally released in 2000. The Fantasticks is a comedy/music film. directed by Michael Ritchie.

Starring Joel Grey, Brad Sullivan, and Joey McIntyre

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (27 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $49.7K 0.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$49,666

Production Companies

  • Sullivan Street Productions
  • Michael Ritchie Productions
  • Radmin Company, The
  • United Artists
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fantasticks about?

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' interfe...

Who directed The Fantasticks?

The Fantasticks was directed by Michael Ritchie.

How long is The Fantasticks?

The Fantasticks has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was The Fantasticks released?

The Fantasticks was released on September 22, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Fantasticks?

The main cast of The Fantasticks includes Joel Grey, Brad Sullivan, Joey McIntyre, Jean Louisa Kelly, Barnard Hughes.