Mona Lisa Smile

Movie

2003

1h 57m

PG-13

English

Drama, History, Romance

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6.6

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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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including...

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Mona Lisa Smile

PG-13

Movie

2003

1h 57m

English

Drama, History, Romance

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Cast

Katherine Ann Watson

Betty Warren

Joan Brandwyn

Giselle Levy

Connie Baker

Bill Dunbar

Amanda Armstrong

Nancy Abbey

Paul Moore

President Jocelyn Carr

Mrs. Warren

Dr. Edward Staunton

Girl at the Station

Housing Director

Susan Delacorte

Tommy Donegal

Spencer Jones

Charlie Stewart

Tall Man

Louise

Stan Sher

Taxi Driver

Porter

Blue Ship Hostess

Joseph O'Neil

Directed By: Mike Newell

Written By: Lawrence Konner (Screenplay), Mark Rosenthal (Screenplay)

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jarvis-8243417 says...

one year ago

_Mona Lisa Smile_ is a smart and provocative period drama that’s especially well-crafted. The story follows an art instructor who comes to the elite women’s college Wellesley during the 1950s and upsets the establishment with her unconventional teaching methods. With an all-star cast that includes Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, and Maggie Gyllenhaal, the performances are excellent. The writing is also quite good, particularly in how it explores the role of women in the ‘50s, and the expectations of upper society. Yet there are some weaknesses in the plot, and a few of the characters are underdeveloped. Compelling and inspired, _Mona Lisa Smile_ is an impressive film.

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nftygirl says...

5 months ago

Such a watchable film. It's a light watch yet manages to consider extremely important issues. I've seen it a handful of times and will see it again I'm sure. it' suits a mood.

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JordyHarvey says...

2 years ago

As close to perfect as a movie can get. Funny, sad, heartwarming, empowering. Wonderful female cast.

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alopix says...

6 years ago

It took me quite a while to finally see this movie and I have to admit that I really enjoyed it. It was fun and serious at the same time and you really start (or in my case continue) to think about society and all the rules it puts on us. Acting was great and I was surprised to see so many familiar faces on screen.

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aneemelia

9/10 9 years ago

I really enjoyed watching this movie. There were many great scenes, many great lines, and development in relationships. Somethings were a little cliche, but when looking at everything I actually liked about the movie, they become less of a problem, and not that noticable to me. There are parts I wis More

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Halsyone

6/10 3 years ago

Maybe I can never be satisfied, but though I enjoyed this movie, it left me feeling disappointed and frustrated.

The first half of _Mona Lisa Smile_ - though not without its flaws (the only living lesbian character mentioned is fired a few minutes in after only a few lines; the only non-white cha More

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