5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Funny Lady (1975)
Funny Lady (1975)
Overview
Famous singer Fanny Brice has divorced her first husband Nicky Arnstein. During the Great Depression she has trouble finding work as an artist, but meets Billy Rose, a newcomer who writes lyrics and owns a nightclub.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
Famous singer Fanny Brice has divorced her first husband Nicky Arnstein. During the Great Depression she has trouble finding work as an artist, but meets Billy Rose, a newcomer who writes lyrics and owns a nightclub.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a biographical musical drama primarily focused on the personal and professional life of Fanny Brice, emphasizing individual ambition and complex relationships within the entertainment industry, rather than engaging with explicit political themes or societal critiques.
The film features traditional casting that aligns with the historical figures portrayed, without intentional race or gender swaps for diversity. Its narrative focuses on the personal and professional life of its lead characters, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays its protagonist, Fanny Brice, as a successful and beloved Jewish entertainer. Her Jewish identity is an integral and respected part of her character, contributing to her unique persona without being subjected to negative stereotypes or narrative critique.
Funny Lady does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers entirely on heterosexual relationships and the professional life of its protagonist, Fanny Brice, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
Funny Lady, a musical drama about Fanny Brice, does not include any transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on Brice's career and romantic life, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, it has no impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Funny Lady is a biographical film about the real-life entertainer Fanny Brice. All major characters, including Fanny Brice and Billy Rose, are portrayed with their historically accurate genders, consistent with their real-world identities.
The film is a biopic about Fanny Brice, a historical white Jewish American figure, who is portrayed by Barbra Streisand, also white. Other main characters are also portrayed by actors of the same race as their historical or canonical counterparts. No established character's race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
5.2
Critic Ratings
5.5
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