Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park

Broadway's barest, rarest, unsquarest love play.

Directed by Gene Saks

Produced by Nancy Enterprises Inc. (I), Paramount Pictures

1967106 min7.1 / 10

A bright, playful romantic comedy about newlyweds navigating the clash between free-spirited spontaneity and uptight conventionality in 1960s Greenwich Village.

In this film based on a Neil Simon play, newlyweds Corie, a free spirit, and Paul Bratter, an uptight lawyer, share a sixth-floor apartment in Greenwich Village. Soon after their marriage, Corie tries to find a companion for mother, Ethel, who is now alone, and sets up Ethel with neighbor Victor. Inappropriate behavior on a double date causes conflict, and the young couple considers divorce.

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  • Is Barefoot in the Park one of a kind? No. Less singular than 96% of films.

  • Is Barefoot in the Park violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Barefoot in the Park end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Barefoot in the Park easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Barefoot in the Park scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Barefoot in the Park sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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