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8.0 / 10(6 votes)IMDbNR20172h 19mUnited Kingdom

National Theatre Live: Follies

Synopsis

New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 16, 2017

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tim Van Someren, Dominic Cooke
Screenplay & Story
James Goldman, Stephen Sondheim
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Follies
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 19m
Production Studios
National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tim Van Someren, Dominic Cooke

Screenplay & Story

James Goldman, Stephen Sondheim

Film Editing

George Bushaway

Producers

Flo Buckeridge, Kate Moore

Department Leadership Roster

Vicki Mortimer

Costume Design

George Bushaway

Editor

Flo Buckeridge

Producer

Kate Moore

Producer

Tim Van Someren

Tim Van Someren

Director

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim

Writer

James Goldman

Writer

Dominic Cooke

Dominic Cooke

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Follies

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What is National Theatre Live: Follies about?

New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Follies?

National Theatre Live: Follies was directed by Tim Van Someren, Dominic Cooke.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Follies?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Follies includes Imelda Staunton, Peter Forbes, Janie Dee, Philip Quast, Tracie Bennett.

When was National Theatre Live: Follies released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: Follies was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: Follies?

National Theatre Live: Follies holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).