Mona Lisa Smile
"They had everything. She showed them more."
Originally released in 2003. Mona Lisa Smile is a drama/history film. directed by Mike Newell.
Starring Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, and Julia Stiles
Synopsis
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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (1,860 votes)
Budget
$72.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$141.3M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Juliet Stevenson
as Amanda Armstrong
Marcia Gay Harden
as Nancy Abbey
John Slattery
as Paul Moore
Marian Seldes
as President Jocelyn Carr
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $72,300,000
- Revenue
- $141,337,989
Production Companies
- Revolution Studios
- Red Om Films
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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institut...
Who directed Mona Lisa Smile?
Mona Lisa Smile was directed by Mike Newell.
How long is Mona Lisa Smile?
Mona Lisa Smile has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Mona Lisa Smile released?
Mona Lisa Smile was released on December 19, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mona Lisa Smile?
The main cast of Mona Lisa Smile includes Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ginnifer Goodwin.
Is Mona Lisa Smile worth watching?
Mona Lisa Smile has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,860 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.