Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

60% of critics liked it
(10 reviews)
48% of users liked it
(5,353 ratings)

Dick Harper (George Segal) and his wife Jane (Jane Fonda) have always lived way beyond their means. Just because Dick has just lost his high-paying job is no reason for Jane to stop spending like there's no tomorrow. To make ends meet, Jane takes up a new career: armed robbery. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By: Ted Kotcheff
Written By: David Giler, Jerry Belson, Mordecai Richler
Genres: Comedy

On DVD: Jul 1, 2003

Critic Reviews

Andrea Chase, Killer Movie Reviews
although there are a Dick and a Jane, there is no fun whatsovever
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...it seems highly unlikely contemporary viewers will find much here worth embracing.
Scott Weinberg, DVD Clinic
Just another mid-70's social comedy that comes enticingly close to actually baring its teeth, but ultimately favors sitcom silliness over smart satire.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Agreeable little star comedy.

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Featured Audience Ratings

AJ V

I liked this movie for the most part, there are a lot of funny scenes, but it also has lulls in the story. It could have been better, and surprisingly the remake was better.
xGary X

Jane Fonda and George Segal have an easy going charm and likeability that's at the core of this light comedy, but opportunities for wit and social satire are glossed over by a toothless script. Watchable but vacuous.

Cast

            George Segal as Dick Harper

            Jane Fonda as Jane Harper

            Ed McMahon as Charlie Blanchard

            Dick Gautier as Dr. Will

            Allan Miller as Loan Company Manager

            John Dehner as Jane's Father

            Mary Jackson as Jane's Mother

            Walter Brooke as Mr. Weeks

            Sean Frye as Billy Harper

            James Jeter as Immigration Officer

            Maxine Stuart as Blanchard's Secretary

            Fred Willard as Bob

            Selma Archerd as Beverly Hills Matron

            John Brandon as Pete Winston

            Burke Byrnes as Roger

            Ji-Tu Cumbuka as Guard

            Jean Carson as Paula

            Richard Crystal as Motel Manager

            Thayer David as Deacon

            Cora Lee Day as Cleaning Lady

            Art Evans as Man at Bar

            Richard Foronjy as Landscape Man

            Louis Guss as Phone Company Customer

            Harry Holcombe as Pharmacist

            Darrow Igus
            
            DeWayne Jessie as Robber

            Robert Lussier as Unemployment Clerk

            Santos Morales as Raoul's Friend

            Mickey Morton as Tippy

            Tom Peters as Restaurant Owner

            William Pierson as Nesbitt

            Anne Ramsey as Employment Applicant

            Thalmus Rasulala as Mr. Johnson

            Debi Storm as Baby-Sitter

            Gloria Stroock as Mildred Blanchard

            William Callaway as Record Store Clerk

            Richard Karron as Pool Builder

            Jimmy Martinez
            
            Mark Richard Keith as Senator

            Ed Marshall as Phone Company Clerk

            Hank Garcia as Raoul Esteban

            Richard Gautier
            
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