Fun with Dick and Jane

Name: Fun with Dick and Jane
Director: Ted Kotcheff
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1977-01-01
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: George Segal, Jane Fonda, Ed McMahon, Richard Gautier, Allan Miller

1977Dir. Ted Kotcheff1h 35m

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Runtime1h 35m

Released1977

Budget$4.5M

Box office$13.6M

DirectorTed Kotcheff

About This Movie

So, 'Fun with Dick and Jane' really captures that bizarre mix of comedy and crime, doesn't it? Ted Kotcheff's direction brings a certain offbeat charm to the film. The pacing is a bit uneven, but that just adds to its quirky vibe. The way the couple, played by George Segal and Jane Fonda, slide from suburban bliss into desperation is both darkly funny and oddly relatable. You can see the practical effects at play, especially during their heists, which have this rough-around-the-edges feel. The performances are genuinely engaging; Segal’s comedic timing contrasts well with Fonda’s more grounded portrayal. It's this blend of humor and moral ambiguity that makes it stand out in the comedy genre of the era.

1970s comedy with a crime twistFeatures George Segal and Jane FondaExplores themes of desperation and morality