Movie

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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★ 6.1(126)19661h 37m

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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Director: Richard Lester
Release date: 1966-10-16
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum — trailer

About A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a 1966 movie in the Music, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Richard Lester, starring Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford and Phil Silvers. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 126 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.

Cast

Zero Mostel

Pseudolus

Jack Gilford

Hysterium

Phil Silvers

Marcus Lycus

Buster Keaton

Erronius

Michael Crawford

Hero

Annette Andre

Phillia

Michael Hordern

Senex

Leon Greene

Miles Gloriosus

Roy Kinnear

Gladiator Instructor

Alfie Bass

Gatekeeper

John Bluthal

Roman Chief Guard

Pamela Brown

High Priestess

Themes & keywords

virginfreedombased on play or musicalancient romeslaveslave owner

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum on Netflix?+

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?+

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?+

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum stars Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton and Michael Crawford.

When did A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum come out?+

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a 1966 movie directed by Richard Lester.

What genre is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?+

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is Music, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?+

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was directed by Richard Lester.