On This Day: June 3, 1988 – Funny Farm Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: June 3, 1988 – Funny Farm Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 3, 1988, Funny Farm premiered in theaters. Directed by George Roy Hill, the film followed a sportswriter and his wife as they leave the city for a quiet life in the country, only to discover that small town living is far more chaotic than they imagined.

With a budget of 19 million dollars, the film earned 25.5 million at the box office. While not a major hit upon release, Funny Farm gained popularity over time through home video and TV airings, eventually becoming a cult...
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