Fun with Dick and Jane
Fun with Dick and Jane

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Fun with Dick and Jane

1977
Movie
95 min
English

When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Director: Ted KotcheffGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A happily married couple, Dick and Jane Harper, find their comfortable suburban life shattered when Dick loses his high-paying corporate job due to downsizing. Facing mounting debts and unable to find new employment, they turn to a life of crime. Starting with petty theft, their schemes escalate as they become increasingly bold and desperate, all while trying to maintain their middle-class facade.

Critical Reception

The film was a commercial success and generally well-received by critics for its satirical take on the American Dream and the economic anxieties of the era. George Segal and Jane Fonda's performances were praised for their comedic timing and chemistry, and the film was seen as a sharp commentary on corporate greed and societal pressures.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp social satire and relevant commentary on economic hardship.

  • George Segal and Jane Fonda deliver strong comedic performances.

  • The film balances humor with a biting critique of corporate culture.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film on Google is not readily available, but general consensus from its release points to appreciation for its humor and timely social commentary.

Fun Fact

Jane Fonda initially turned down the role of Jane Harper, but was persuaded by George Segal, who was already attached to the project.

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