Margaret Qualley Says The "Greatest Movie Ever Made" Is This 47-Year-Old Cult Musical

Margaret Qualley is an actress whose name has recently become associated with some of Hollywood's most daring and diverse projects: she has worked with some of the greatest directors, from Quentin Tarantino to Ridley Scott.

So, what is this versatile actress's favorite movie?

Margaret Qualley's Favourite Movie of All Time Is Bob Fosse's 'All That Jazz'

In an interview with Criterion, Qualley named her greatest cinematic love: Bob Fosse's musical All That Jazz, released nearly half a century ago. The actress said:

“I think this is the greatest movie ever made. People always ask that question, ‘If you could have dinner with somebody, who would it be?’ Bob Fosse, except I wouldn't want to go to dinner. I'd just want to dance.”

All That Jazz is a film about creativity as an obsession and the price artists pay for their art that explores the thin line between life and the stage.

What Is 'All That Jazz' About?

The plot centers on Joe Gideon, a brilliant and obsessive director and choreographer. Joe is juggling two projects: editing his new film and staging a grand Broadway show.

His life is an endless race with no time for rest, family, or health. He smokes incessantly, drinks alcohol, takes pills, and has affairs. Yet he remains a brilliant director who sees the world through the lens of music and dance.

When he has a heart attack and is hospitalized, Joe faces death and must undergo open-heart surgery. While waiting on the operating table, he descends into a series of fantasies and memories that gradually reveal his fears, weaknesses, and regrets.

'All That Jazz' Is a Quasi-Autobiographical Masterpiece Which Has Stood the Test of Time

All That Jazz is one of the most candid autobiographical movies in history – Bob Fosse poured his personal experiences, fears, and demons into it. Like his character Joe Gideon, Fosse was a workaholic torn between Broadway and film, suffered from heart problems and went through multiple divorces.

Fosse wasn't afraid to portray himself as he truly was on screen: self-centered, childish, dependent on women and medication, yet brilliant and endlessly devoted to his craft.

All That Jazz won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, received nine Oscar nominations, and won four awards, including Best Music and Best Editing.

Roy Scheider gave the finest performance of his career in this film, portraying a man who remains true to himself and his art until the very end, even when that art is killing him.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'All That Jazz'?

• All That Jazz has 88% from critics and 85% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the movie has a score of 7.8/10.

• On Letterboxd, All That Jazz scored 4.3/5.0.

Where to Watch 'All That Jazz'?

All That Jazz is available to stream on Tubi TV.