Funny Farm(1988)
“Chevy Chase finds life in the country isn't what it's cracked up to be!”
Overview
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.
Director
George Roy Hill
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$26M
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
as Betsy Culbertson
William Severs
as Newspaper Editor
Mike Starr
as Crocker
Glenn Plummer
as Mickey
William Duell
as Old Character
Helen Lloyd Breed
as Old Operator
Kit Le Fever
as Young Operator
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$26M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Funny Farm?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Funny Farm (1988).
What is Funny Farm about?▼
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.
Who directed Funny Farm?▼
Funny Farm was directed by George Roy Hill and released in 1988. It is a comedy film.
How long is Funny Farm?▼
Funny Farm has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Funny Farm?▼
The cast of Funny Farm includes 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 and more.
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