The Fantasticks (2000)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Fantasticks
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | MGM | Apple TV | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | MGM | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | MGM Plus | — | — |
| France | MGM | — | — |
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What is The Fantasticks about?
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. The Fantasticks is a Comedy, Music, Romance movie, released on 2000-09-22, runtime 86 minutes.
Is The Fantasticks worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Fantasticks 5.5 out of 10 from 28 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Fantasticks?
In the United States, The Fantasticks streams on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Ritchie
Cast
- Joel Grey as Amos Bellamy
- Brad Sullivan as Ben Hucklebee
- Joey McIntyre as Matt Hucklebee
- Jean Louisa Kelly as Louisa Bellamy
- Barnard Hughes as Henry
- Jonathon Morris as El Gallo
- Teller as Mortimer
- Arturo Gil as The Bavarian Baby
- Tony Cox as His Assistant
- Victoria Stevens as Jo Jo, The Chicken Lady
- Trayne Thomas as Tattooed Man
- Celia Fushille-Burke as Smuin Ballet / SF Dancer
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Sources
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