Bananas (1971) movie poster

Bananas (1971)

"The Revolutionist That Shook the World With LAUGHTER!"
ThumbScore
👍 63%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 75% (RT: 83%, MC: 67) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Runtime
1h 22m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (809 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Metacritic
67
Cast
Woody Allen as Fielding Mellish
Louise Lasser as Nancy
Carlos Montalbán as General Emilio M. Vargas
Nati Abascal as Yolanda
Jacobo Morales as Esposito
Jack Axelrod as Arroyo
It's divisive. Only 63% of audiences liked it based on 809 votes. Critics gave it 75%.
Overview
When a bumbling New Yorker is dumped by his activist girlfriend, he travels to a tiny Latin American nation and becomes involved in its latest rebellion. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Bananas was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1971 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Bananas is a 1971 comedy film directed by Woody Allen. When a bumbling New Yorker is dumped by his activist girlfriend, he travels to a tiny Latin American nation and becomes involved in its latest rebellion. The film has been rated by 809 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Bananas delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Bananas (1971) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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