A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966, English. Directed by Richard Lester.
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A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard LesterDirector
- Zero MostelPseudolus
- Jack GilfordHysterium
- Phil SilversMarcus Lycus
- Buster KeatonErronius
- Michael CrawfordHero
- Annette AndrePhillia
- Michael HordernSenex
- Leon GreeneMiles Gloriosus
- Roy KinnearGladiator Instructor
- Alfie BassGatekeeper
- John BluthalRoman Chief Guard
- Pamela BrownHigh Priestess
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1966
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Melvin Frank, Michael Pertwee, Burt Shevelove
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What A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is based on
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is based on A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, a dramatico-musical work.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: quick answers
Is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum yet.
Which OTT platform is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum on?
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?
If you liked A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, try The Last American Virgin, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask, Sex and the Teenage Mind.
Who directed A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) was directed by Richard Lester and stars Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford, Phil Silvers.
What is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum based on?
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is based on A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, a dramatico-musical work.