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Chevy Chase, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Kevin O'Morrison, Joseph Maher, Jack Gilpin ... see more see more... , Brad Sullivan , Nesbitt Blaisdell , Peter Boyden , Helen Lloyd Breed , Reg E. Cathey , Caris Corfman , Dan Desmond , Macintyre Dixon , Alice Drummond , William Duell , Bill Fagerbakke , Kit Le Fever , Paul Linke , Dakin Matthews , Audrie J. Neenan , William Newman , Glenn Plummer , Raynor Scheine , William Severs , Mike Starr , Nicholas Wyman , George 'Buck' Flower , Barbara Baker , Dennis Barr , Russell Bletzer , Robert Conner , Judson Duncan , Alison Hannas , Robert Ingram , Steven John , Mary Johnson , Steve Jonas , Kristin Kellom , Evelyn McLean , Jamie Meyer , Brett Miller , Don Plumley , David Woodberry , Marion Dougherty , David Williams , Kevin Murphy

Chevy Chase stars as Andy Farmer, a sportswriter who moves with his schoolteacher wife Elizabeth (Madolyn Smith) to the country in order to write a novel in relative seclusion. Of course, seclusion is... read more read more... the last thing the Farmers find in the small, eccentric town, where disaster awaits them at every turn. The veteran production staff features the likes of composer Elmer Bernstein, cinematographer Miroslav Ondricek, production designer Henry Bumstead, and director George Roy Hill (The Sting, The World According to Garp). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 41 min.

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Release Date: June 3, 1988

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  • ajv2688
    March 6, 2011
    ajv2688
    An hilarious movie about a writer who moves out to the country to get some peace and quiet so he can write, but finds it's not that easy. Chase is fantastic in this movie, I really enjoyed it.
  • FilmFanatik
    May 15, 2010
    FilmFanatik
    It's considered an 80's classic, but it's not quiet as memorable.
  • fb733768972
    January 27, 2010
    fb733768972
    Dated, but funny! Funny farm is pure hilarity!
  • stormyweather980
    August 15, 2009
    stormyweather980
    "Funny Farm" is a lot better than I thought it was going to be. Andy Farmer (Chevy Chase) and Elizabeth Farmer (Madolyn Smith) want to find a place to live in the country, away from all the noises and hassles of the city. But they never thought that the country could bring some o... read moref the problems that it does. It's a nice place in the country with a pond, a nice house, and a good view. But before they know it, they're dealing with snakes, a mysterious mailman, a coffin in the backyard, and much more.
    "Funny Farm" has a lot of funny parts such as when Chevy Chase thinks he caught a fish from their backyard pond, but finds out it's a snake and it chases him all the way to the house. The movie isn't only a good comedy movie, it also has some other elements such as drama mixed in, and you'll see that when Andy and Elizabeth nearly split up.

    If you like good comedy movies, and especially if you like Chevy Chase movies, you'll probably like "Funny Farm." I recommend it. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000. Chevy Chase is always great.
  • mjgildea
    October 25, 2006
    mjgildea
    Words cannot describe how much I hate this movie.
  • oakman67
    March 2, 2011
    oakman67
    George Roy Hill gets Chevy Chase's best performance ever as Andy Farmer who leaves the big city as a sports writer to write his great American Novel in the country with his wife Elizabeth. Of course these city slickers don't adjust well to their new lives and the comedy enfolds, ... read moresweetly, greatly and cleverly. Madolyn Smith Osbourne is also great as Elizabeth and the film is enjoyable and well written. A hidden comic gem for those have not seen it.
  • DrStrangeblog
    June 8, 2011
    DrStrangeblog
    Seems there is a lot of division over this one, but for me the answer is clear: this is Chevy's 4th best comedy behind Vacation, Fletch, and Christmas Vacation. (Yes, better than Spies Like Us, Caddyshack, and Three Amigos!) Take a look at that list ... read moreand let's pause for a moment in remembrance at what a comic giant he was in the 1980s, rivaled only by Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy for supremacy during the Reagan Years.

    This could have reached #3 if not for the change in direction during the final quarter with fewer gags and a focus on the deteriorating relationship with his wife Madolyn Smith (who gives a fine performance.) This section still works for me since the feelings are earnest but does affect the mood. Until then, there are a ton of great gags: the movers, the snake, the ducks, asking for directions, the softball game, the fishing competition, the crazy mailman, the coffin, the operators, the runaway dog simply called "Dog" because they hadn't had time to give him a name, and the sheriff who never passed the driving exam and rides in a taxi! Stupid title, funny movie.
  • toejambaseball24
    November 15, 2010
    toejambaseball24
    Hilarious stuff.
  • irisheyes686
    November 14, 2010
    irisheyes686
    This was pretty enjoyable. The acting and lines were a little over the top at times, but the quirky townspeople were so random and made the movie interesting.
  • trisarahtops22
    October 27, 2007
    trisarahtops22
    Pretty standard Chevy Chase comedy.

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Critic Reviews

Walter Chaw
July 18, 2010
Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central

Surprisingly funny Full Review

John J. Puccio
July 14, 2010
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

...cute, easygoing, and engaging. Full Review

Steve Crum
June 1, 2007
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

Silly, but Chase adds his own brand of humor.

James Sanford
October 7, 2005
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

One of Chase's better vehicles (although that may be damning with faint praise)

Michael A. Smith
January 1, 2005
Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review

Not to bad for a Chase comedy. Love those lamb fries.

Mike McGranaghan
October 28, 2003
Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat

One of Chevy's best.

Nell Minow
April 16, 2003
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

Unwatchable.

Ken Hanke
February 2, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Middling star vehicle that wastes its director's talents.

Scott Weinberg
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

Lightweight and fluffy, but Chase is surprisingly kinda charming!

April 17, 2009
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