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The Producers

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, and Nathan Lane in The Producers (2005)
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After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show.After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show.After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
43K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,736
478
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Susan Stroman
    • Writers
      • Mel Brooks(screenplay)
      • Thomas Meehan(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Nathan Lane
      • Matthew Broderick
      • Uma Thurman
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Susan Stroman
    • Writers
      • Mel Brooks(screenplay)
      • Thomas Meehan(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Nathan Lane
      • Matthew Broderick
      • Uma Thurman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 436User reviews
    • 161Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 17 nominations

    Videos4

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:32
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    Photos74

    Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane in The Producers (2005)
    Will Ferrell in The Producers (2005)
    Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and Will Ferrell in The Producers (2005)
    Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and Will Ferrell in The Producers (2005)
    Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and Will Ferrell in The Producers (2005)
    Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Roger Bart, and Gary Beach in The Producers (2005)
    Roger Bart and Gary Beach in The Producers (2005)
    Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane in The Producers (2005)
    Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and Will Ferrell in The Producers (2005)
    Matthew Broderick and Uma Thurman in The Producers (2005)
    Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Will Ferrell, and Michael McKean in The Producers (2005)
    Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Nathan Lane, and Will Ferrell in The Producers (2005)

    Top cast

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    Nathan Lane
    Nathan Lane
    • Max Bialystock
    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Leo Bloom
    Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman
    • Ulla
    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Franz Liebkind
    Gary Beach
    Gary Beach
    • Roger DeBris
    Roger Bart
    Roger Bart
    • Carmen Ghia
    Eileen Essell
    Eileen Essell
    • Hold Me-Touch Me
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Prison Trustee
    David Huddleston
    David Huddleston
    • Judge
    Debra Monk
    Debra Monk
    • Lick Me-Bite Me
    Andrea Martin
    Andrea Martin
    • Kiss Me-Feel Me
    Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz
    • Mr. Marks
    Bryn Dowling
    • Usherette…
    Meg Gillentine
    Meg Gillentine
    • Usherette…
    Kevin Ligon
    • Workman…
    Ray Wills
    • Bum
    Marilyn Sokol
    Marilyn Sokol
    • Bag Lady
    Brad Oscar
    Brad Oscar
    • Cab Driver
    • Director
      • Susan Stroman
    • Writers
      • Mel Brooks(screenplay)
      • Thomas Meehan(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A lot of the extras in the audience scenes are not actors. They're people who donated money through a charity. As part of their donation, they got to be extras in the movie.
    • Goofs
      The older male dancer who says "Don't be stupid, be a schmarty..." is speaking with Mel Brooks' voice on his first appearance. The next time he is heard delivering a line, he has a completely different, deep voice. However, this is deliberate: the character also lip syncs to Mel Brooks' recorded voice in the stage production.
    • Quotes

      Leo Bloom: Let's assume for a moment, that you are a dishonest man.

      Max Bialystock: Assume away.

    • Crazy credits
      For the closing credits, Will Ferrell (in the character of Franz Liebkind) recorded "The Hop-Clop Goes On" - a slower version of "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" that parodies "My Heart Will Go On" from "Titanic" right down to the cheesy instrumentals. At the end of the song, Franz whispers to the audience: "Don't forget to purchase 'Mein Kampf' in paperback. You can find it at Borders... or Barnes and Noble...und Amazon.com"
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: The Producers (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      There's Nothing Like a Show on Broadway
      Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks

      Performed by Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick

    User reviews436

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A pleasant surprise
    After reading critics' reviews I thought twice about seeing this film. But I needn't have worried as this was fantastic entertainment. I don't seem to care that the director has kept the stagy sets and took a literal approach to adapting a stage musical for the big screen. It was a fun time from beginning to end.

    While his portrayal of Leo Bloom was too much like Gene Wilder's, Matthew Broderick was simply divine when dancing. Indeed it was an interesting to see the top half of his body so still and rigid while his legs and feet were moving with such poise and grace. Nathan Lane never seems to disappoint, he is simply brilliant. His physical resemblance to Zero Mostel is obvious but the mannerisms are all his own. Uma Thurman is good as Ula and Will Ferrell rediscovers his funny.

    I didn't even mind the over-the-stop stereotypes. Gary Beach and Roger Bart are screamingly funny. Springtime for Hitler is the best part of the show and nice to see John Barrowman giving it his all as the blond Nazi.

    If you want to be entertained for a few hours then this is the movie to go see, don't let the critics put you off!
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    • mcolburn
    • Jan 1, 2006

    FAQ3

    • If Mel Brooks has a cameo, then where can I find him?
    • Are the screenplays for this and the 1968 Producers film exactly the same?
    • What did they remove the Lorenzo St. Dubois (LSD) character, played by Dick Shawn in the original film?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Producers: The Movie Musical
    • Filming locations
      • 116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Brooksfilms
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,398,532
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $154,590
      • Dec 18, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,075,318
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1
      • 2.35 : 1

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