The Sunshine Boys (1975): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Sunshine Boys is a 1975 comedy directed by Herbert Ross, starring Jennifer Lee as Helen Clark, Walter Matthau and George Burns. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes. Stream it on Darkroom and Plex, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sunshine Boys About?
The premise of The Sunshine Boys without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lewis and Clark, the famed vaudeville duo known as the Sunshine Boys, retired after a bitter split and haven’t spoken in over two decades. When Willy Clark’s nephew lands a TV variety show that wants a reunion, he must coax the estranged partners back together for a one‑night performance, sparking humor and old‑fashioned antics.
Where to Watch The Sunshine Boys
Stream it on Darkroom and Plex, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Sunshine Boys Cast & Characters
Jennifer Lee leads the cast as Helen Clark, with Walter Matthau as Willy Clark and George Burns as Al Lewis. Directed by Herbert Ross; 34 actors are credited in all.
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Director Herbert Ross
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Jennifer Lee as Helen Clark -
Walter Matthau as Willy Clark - George Burns as Al Lewis
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Richard Benjamin as Ben Clark
Also Starring in The Sunshine Boys
· 30 more- Milt Kogan Doctor
- Phyllis Diller Themselves
- Steve Allen Themselves
- Rosetta LeNoire Odessa, Willy's Nurse
- Fritz Feld Mr. Gilbert
- F. Murray Abraham Mechanic
- Howard Hesseman Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director
- Ron Rifkin T.V. Floor Manager
- Carol Arthur Mrs. Doris Green, Al's Daughter
- Lee Meredith Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh)
- Santos Morales Desk Clerk
- Archie Hahn Assistant at Audition
- Jennifer Lee Pryor Helen Clark
- Sid Gould Patient
- James Cranna Mr. Schaeffer, TV Director
- Walter Stocker T.V. Executive
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- Tom Spratley Card Player
- Jack Bernardi Man at Audition
- Dan Resin Mr. Ferranti - Actor's Fund Home Director
- Rashel Novikoff Woman in Hotel
- Sammy Smith Man on Street
- Lauren Simon Woman in Lobby (uncredited)
- Garn Stephens Eddie - Stage Manager
- Duchess Dale Ben's Secretary
- Lois Hamilton
- Rufus Smith Unnamed Card Player (uncredited)
- Bill Reddick Announcer
- Bob Goldstein Waiter
- Eddie Villery Flower Delivery Boy
- Gary K. Steven Boy
The Sunshine Boys Plot Summary
What happens in The Sunshine Boys from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two elderly comedians, Al Lewis and Willy Clark, were once the Sunshine Boys—a beloved vaudeville duo who ruled the stages for decades. After 47 years together, they parted ways 11 years ago on unfriendly terms and have not spoken since. Al wanted to retire, while Willy longed to keep performing, a tension that left their partnership fractured and their friendship strained. Willy’s nephew, Ben Clark, a talent agent, tries dutifully to find work for Willy, but the old man’s senility and blunt, blustery temperament make every audition feel like a minefield of old wounds and stubborn pride.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sunshine Boys, scene by scene
The Sunshine Boys Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Sunshine Boys.
How Well Do You Know The Sunshine Boys?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Willy Clark's nephew who works as a talent agent?
The Sunshine Boys Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys” and “La pareja chiflada”.
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- Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys
- La pareja chiflada
- Uma Dupla Desajustada
- A napsugár fiúk
- Die Sunny-Boys
- I ragazzi irresistibili
- Napsugár fiúk
- Die Sunny Boys
- Vstupte
- Promienni chłopcy
- 阳光小子
- Ennemis comme avant
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- Веселые ребята
- 선샤인 보이
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The Sunshine Boys FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Sunshine Boys, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sunshine Boys?
The Sunshine Boys runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was The Sunshine Boys released?
The Sunshine Boys was released on November 6, 1975.
Who directed The Sunshine Boys?
The Sunshine Boys was directed by Herbert Ross.
More films by Herbert Ross Who is in the cast of The Sunshine Boys?
The Sunshine Boys stars Jennifer Lee as Helen Clark, Walter Matthau as Willy Clark and George Burns as Al Lewis, among 34 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Sunshine Boys?
In the US, The Sunshine Boys is streaming on Darkroom, Plex and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Sunshine Boys have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sunshine Boys has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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