X
  • 2019
  • TV-14
  • Blue Fox Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2019
  • TV-14
  • Blue Fox Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m

Summary Walter Campbell (Matthew Glave) is an aging heartthrob struggling to keep up appearances— especially with his estranged daughter, Nic (Jana Winternitz). In an attempt to reconnect with his family, he invites himself to crash her vacation in Big Sur. Offering a ride to her friend Kim (Emily Bett Rickards), they bond in unexpected ways tha...

Directed By: Michael J. Gallagher

Written By: Steve Greene, Michael J. Gallagher

  • 2019
  • TV-14
  • Blue Fox Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2019
  • TV-14
  • Blue Fox Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m

Funny Story

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
57
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 6 User Ratings
8.8
My Score
Hover and click to give a rating Saved

Where to Watch

Summary Walter Campbell (Matthew Glave) is an aging heartthrob struggling to keep up appearances— especially with his estranged daughter, Nic (Jana Winternitz). In an attempt to reconnect with his family, he invites himself to crash her vacation in Big Sur. Offering a ride to her friend Kim (Emily Bett Rickards), they bond in unexpected ways tha...

Directed By: Michael J. Gallagher

Written By: Steve Greene, Michael J. Gallagher

Where to Watch

Top Cast

View All
View All Cast & Crew

Critic Reviews

 View All
Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
57
40% Positive
2 Reviews
60% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews

  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Mixed Reviews
  • Negative Reviews

Critic Reviews

 View All
Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
57
40% Positive
2 Reviews
60% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews

  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Mixed Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
80
May 23, 2019
The movie is definitely worth checking out for its strong performances and surprising story.
By Anthony Ray Bench FULL REVIEW
63
May 23, 2019
Charm and wit count for a lot in romantic comedies, and they compensate for the many sins of Funny Story.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
60
May 23, 2019
Funny Story (co-written with Steve Greene) proves much more polished than its pedigree might suggest — a warmhearted seriocomedy that, even when not thoroughly convincing, projects a disarming sincerity.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
60
May 23, 2019
Funny Story is only mildly humorous, but it’s watchable thanks to Glave’s game performance that makes him likable despite his foibles.
By Kimber Myers FULL REVIEW
50
May 24, 2019
Your appreciation for this film will depend in large part on where this all falls on your personal continuum from “funny” to “funny-ish,” to “eww.”
FULL REVIEW

User Reviews

 View All
User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 6 User Ratings
8.8
100% Positive
6 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
0% Negative
0 Ratings

User Reviews

 View All
User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 6 User Ratings
8.8
100% Positive
6 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
0% Negative
0 Ratings

There are no user reviews yet. Be the first to add a review.

Details

 View All
Production Company Cinemand
Release Date May 24, 2019
Duration 1 h 24 m
Rating TV-14
Genres
Tagline A Comedy About Family Affairs
Website https://www.instagram.com/funnystorymovie/
View All Details

Awards

Southampton International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
Breckenridge Festival of Film
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
Washington West Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

Related Movies

Singin' in the Rain

99
Universal Acclaim

Playtime

99
Universal Acclaim

City Lights

99
Universal Acclaim

The Rules of the Game

99
Universal Acclaim

Pinocchio

99
Universal Acclaim

Some Like It Hot

98
Universal Acclaim

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

97
Universal Acclaim

American Graffiti

97
Universal Acclaim

Toy Story

96
Universal Acclaim

The Shop Around the Corner

96
Universal Acclaim

A Hard Day's Night

96
Universal Acclaim

Nashville

96
Universal Acclaim

The Philadelphia Story

96
Universal Acclaim

Ratatouille

96
Universal Acclaim

The Lady Eve

96
Universal Acclaim

Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World

95
Universal Acclaim

La Dolce Vita

95
Universal Acclaim

Inside Out

94
Universal Acclaim

Meet Me in St. Louis

94
Universal Acclaim

Sideways

94
Universal Acclaim

The Apartment

94
Universal Acclaim

Chimes at Midnight

94
Universal Acclaim

Related News

2024 Movie Release Calendar

2024 Movie Release Calendar

Jason Dietz

Find release dates for every movie coming to theaters, VOD, and streaming throughout 2024 and beyond, updated weekly.

  • movie
Every Zack Snyder Movie, Ranked

Every Zack Snyder Movie, Ranked

Nick Hyman

With the arrival of Zack Snyder's latest Rebel Moon chapter on Netflix, we rank every one of the director's films—from bad to, well, less bad—by Metascore.

  • movie
Every Guy Ritchie Movie, Ranked

Every Guy Ritchie Movie, Ranked

Nick Hyman

We rank every one of the British director's movies by Metascore, from his debut Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels to his brand new film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

  • movie
April Movie Preview (2024)

April Movie Preview (2024)

Keith Kimbell

The month ahead will bring new films from Alex Garland, Luca Guadagnino, Dev Patel, and more. To help you plan your moviegoing options, our editors have selected the most notable films releasing in April 2024, listed in alphabetical order.

  • movie
DVD/Blu-ray Releases: New & Upcoming

DVD/Blu-ray Releases: New & Upcoming

Jason Dietz

Find a list of new movie and TV releases on DVD and Blu-ray (updated weekly) as well as a calendar of upcoming releases on home video.

  • movie