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Release Year2000
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy, Music, Romance
Votes28
DirectorMichael Ritchie
WritersHarvey Schmidt, Tom Jones
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Fantasticks
About The Fantasticks
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.
Directed by Michael Ritchie, The Fantasticks leans on a strong ensemble — Joel Grey, Brad Sullivan, Joey McIntyre — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2000.
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