Hello, Dolly!

G

Released Dec 12, 1969

2h 26m

Musical

Comedy

List

45%

31 Reviews

Tomatometer

76%

10,000+ Ratings

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In 1890s New York City, the bold and enchanting widow Dolly Levi (Barbra Streisand) is a socialite-turned-matchmaker. Her latest clients seeking assistance are the cantankerous "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder (Walter Matthau) and a young artist named Ambrose (Tommy Tune), who is in love with Horace's niece, Ermengarde (Joyce Ames). Dolly's scheming soon involves Horace's employees as well as a New York hatmaker, as she tries to cover up her own secret romantic designs.

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Critics Consensus

Though Streisand charms, she's miscast as the titular middle-aged widow in Gene Kelly's sluggish and over-produced final directorial effort.

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John Huddy

Miami Herald

An old fashioned, rousing musical with some of the most spectacular singing and dancing numbers ever filmed.

Jun 16, 2022

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TIME Staff

TIME Magazine

It relies almost exclusively on the celebrated eyes, ears, nose and throat of Streisand. Her musicianship remains irreproachable. But her mannerisms are so arch and calculated that one half expects to find a key implanted in her back.

Apr 2, 2019

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David Parkinson

Empire Magazine

Emphasis has been placed on extravaganza, when it should really have been placed on getting good performances out of a talented cast.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 2, 2019

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

...fares best with the ensemble dance numbers that elegantly combine group movement and individual footwork.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 2, 2019

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TV Guide Staff

TV Guide

It's an exercise in star turns, surrounded by elephantine blandness.

Mar 26, 2019

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Robert Cushman

The Spectator

Hello, Dolly! is only the fourth best screen musical of 1969, and I find that a relaxing thought.

Mar 26, 2019

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ForDiscordOnly

For a movie made in the 60's, this aged well. The songs are catchy. The acting is funny.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/10/23

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Alec B

Its almost universally hated for some reason as if making a big, goofy, fun musical was a crime/too old fashioned in 1969 (seriously, had it been released one year earlier I doubt it would have this reputation). Streisand's just so charming in this.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/10/23

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David S

I never could understand why there were so many negative reviews. Yes, Streisand was young for the part but she did her part really well. Kelly made a huge musical and it was the last of its kind. I enjoyed it in the theaters when it came out and I still enjoy it. If you like big musicals you will enjoy it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/17/23

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Hannah M

Critics are factually incorrect about this one I love watching Barbra Streisand gaslight a rich man into marrying her it's fabulous. Also that one song makes me think about Wall-e and makes me weep by association alone

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/13/23

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Rita w

I absolutely love this movie! Barbra Streisand is so incredibly talented, as is Matthau, Tune, and the entire cast. If you like musicals, you'll love this one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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Alexander C

Beautiful film coloring. Excellent, elaborate sets and costume design. Great singing with better pitch accuracy than most broadway performances. Humor which stands the test of time. Good audio quality so the actors could actually be heard clearly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/15/22

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Gene Kelly

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Barbra Streisand

Dolly Levi

Walter Matthau

Horace Vandergelder

Michael Crawford

Cornelius Hackl

Marianne McAndrew

Irene Molloy

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Synopsis

In 1890s New York City, the bold and enchanting widow Dolly Levi (Barbra Streisand) is a socialite-turned-matchmaker. Her latest clients seeking assistance are the cantankerous "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder (Walter Matthau) and a young artist named Ambrose (Tommy Tune), who is in love with Horace's niece, Ermengarde (Joyce Ames). Dolly's scheming soon involves Horace's employees as well as a New York hatmaker, as she tries to cover up her own secret romantic designs.

Director: Gene Kelly
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Rating: G
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 12, 1969, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Runtime: 2h 26m
Sound Mix: Surround

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