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Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

โ€œThey had everything. She showed them more.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 1,937 votes 1h 57m pg-13 RomanceDramaHistory

#59 of 156 films from 2003 #607 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Mike Newell ยท Written by Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal

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Overview

Katherine Watson is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the prestigious all-female Wellesley College, in 1953. Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are expected to lead.

Cast

Julia Robertsas Katherine Ann Watson
Kirsten Dunstas Betty Warren
Julia Stilesas Joan Brandwyn
Maggie Gyllenhaalas Giselle Levy
Ginnifer Goodwinas Connie Baker
Dominic Westas Bill Dunbar
Juliet Stevensonas Amanda Armstrong
Marcia Gay Hardenas Nancy Abbey
John Slatteryas Paul Moore
Marian Seldesas Jocelyn Carr
Donna Mitchellas Mrs. Warren
Terence Rigbyas Edward Staunton
Jennie Eisenhoweras Girl at the Station
Leslie Lylesas Housing Director

Facts

Release dateDecember 19, 2003
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$72,300,000
Box office$141,337,989 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0304415

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Questions

How long is Mona Lisa Smile?
Mona Lisa Smile runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Mona Lisa Smile worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,937 votes, which places it #59 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 63%) and #607 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Mona Lisa Smile?
Mona Lisa Smile was directed by Mike Newell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Donnie Brasco (1997), The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (2018).
Who stars in Mona Lisa Smile?
Julia Roberts as Katherine Ann Watson; Kirsten Dunst as Betty Warren; Julia Stiles as Joan Brandwyn; Maggie Gyllenhaal as Giselle Levy; Ginnifer Goodwin as Connie Baker; Dominic West as Bill Dunbar.
What is Mona Lisa Smile rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mona Lisa Smile?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/25757.

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