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Funny Face

1957 · Movie · NR · 103 min · ★ 7.0 · 82% critics

MusicComedyRomance

A shy book clerk in Greenwich Village catches the eye of a fashion photographer, and a chance opportunity sends her to Paris. There, she reluctantly steps into the fashion world, caught between high expectations, competing influences, and her own reluctance to change.

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Details
Years
1957
Release date
1957-02-13
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
103 min
Critic score
82/100
TMDB rating
7.0/10 (731 votes)
Budget
$3,000,000
About

Enjoy stylish, upbeat musicals set in Paris with colorful fashion energy like “An American in Paris” or “Silk Stockings”; Not for you if you want deep, substance-heavy storytelling or strong chemistry in romance.

Pros: Colorful Paris charm; Catchy musical moments; Strong leading performances | Cons: Thin story sense; Some weak music; Uneven chemistry

Themes

  • dance
  • paris, france
  • photographer
  • intellectual
  • musical
  • beatnik
  • man woman relationship
  • fashion photographer
  • book store
  • eiffel tower, paris
  • fashion show
  • fashion magazine
  • +3 more

Awards & recognition

  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1958 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1958 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1958 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1958 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Stanley Donen