Funny Farm
1988, English. Directed by George Roy Hill.
Chevy Chase finds life in the country isn't what it's cracked up to be!
Sportswriter Andy Farmer moves with his schoolteacher wife Elizabeth to the country in order to write a novel in relative seclusion. Of course, seclusion is the last thing the Farmers find in the small, eccentric town, where disaster awaits them at every turn.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 311 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- George Roy HillDirector
- Chevy ChaseAndy Farmer
- Madolyn Smith OsborneElizabeth Farmer
- Kevin O'MorrisonSheriff Ledbetter
- Joseph MaherMichael Sinclair
- Jack GilpinBud Culbertson
- Caris CorfmanBetsy Culbertson
- William SeversNewspaper Editor
- Mike StarrCrocker
- Glenn PlummerMickey
- William DuellOld Character
- Helen Lloyd BreedOld Operator
- Kit Le FeverYoung Operator
Details
- Released
- 3 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeffrey Boam
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $26M
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What Funny Farm is based on
Funny Farm is based on Funny Farm, a 1985 novel by Jay Cronley.
Novel · 1985
Funny Farm
By Jay Cronley
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Funny Farm: quick answers
Is Funny Farm worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 311 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Funny Farm?
Funny Farm runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Funny Farm have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Funny Farm. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Funny Farm parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Funny Farm is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Funny Farm on?
Funny Farm isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Funny Farm?
If you liked Funny Farm, try Honky Tonk Freeway, What About Bob?, Summer Rental.
Who directed Funny Farm?
Funny Farm (1988) was directed by George Roy Hill and stars Chevy Chase, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Kevin O'Morrison.
What is Funny Farm based on?
Funny Farm is based on Funny Farm, a 1985 novel by Jay Cronley.