To Kill a Mockingbird
"A father must expose his children to a small town's outraged passions… and can only protect them with his love."
Originally released in 1962. To Kill a Mockingbird is a drama film. directed by Robert Mulligan. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mary Badham, Gregory Peck, and Phillip Alford
Synopsis
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Great (2,769 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.1M
6.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,129,846
Production Companies
- Pakula-Mulligan
- Brentwood Productions
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Kill a Mockingbird about?
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When...
Who directed To Kill a Mockingbird?
To Kill a Mockingbird was directed by Robert Mulligan.
How long is To Kill a Mockingbird?
To Kill a Mockingbird has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was To Kill a Mockingbird released?
To Kill a Mockingbird was released on December 20, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Kill a Mockingbird?
The main cast of To Kill a Mockingbird includes Mary Badham, Gregory Peck, Phillip Alford, John Megna, Frank Overton.
Is To Kill a Mockingbird worth watching?
To Kill a Mockingbird has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 2,769 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.