Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
They had everything. She showed them more.
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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are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.
Director: Mike Newell
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: December 19, 2003
Cast
- Julia Roberts - Katherine Ann Watson
- Kirsten Dunst - Betty Warren
- Julia Stiles - Joan Brandwyn
- Maggie Gyllenhaal - Giselle Levy
- Ginnifer Goodwin - Connie Baker
- Dominic West - Bill Dunbar
- Juliet Stevenson - Amanda Armstrong
- Marcia Gay Harden - Nancy Abbey
- John Slattery - Paul Moore
- Marian Seldes - President Jocelyn Carr
Screenplay
- Lawrence Konner (Screenplay)
- Mark Rosenthal (Screenplay)
Music: Rachel Portman
Cinematography: Anastas N. Michos
Editing: Mick Audsley
Production: Revolution Studios, Red Om Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $72M
Box Office: $141M
Original Language: en
Themes
Unwavering Faith and Hope, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
massachusetts, art school, inspiration, feminist, conservative, lgbt, post war, post world war ii, faculty, art history, teacher hero, women's issues, subversive, 1950s, unmarried woman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mona Lisa Smile about?
- 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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are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.
- Who directed Mona Lisa Smile?
- Mona Lisa Smile was directed by Mike Newell.
- Who stars in Mona Lisa Smile?
- Mona Lisa Smile stars Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ginnifer Goodwin, Dominic West.
- How long is Mona Lisa Smile?
- Mona Lisa Smile has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Mona Lisa Smile?
- Mona Lisa Smile is a Drama, History, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Mona Lisa Smile?
- Mona Lisa Smile had a budget of $72M.
- How much did Mona Lisa Smile gross?
- Mona Lisa Smile grossed $141M worldwide.
- Where was Mona Lisa Smile produced?
- Mona Lisa Smile was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Mona Lisa Smile?
- The themes of Mona Lisa Smile include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.