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In 1953, a time when women's roles were rigidly defined, free-spirited, novice art history professor Katherine Watson begins teaching at the prestigious all-female Wellesley College--which despite its academic reputation, is an environment where success is measured by 'how well' the students marry. Encouraging these women to strive for a more enlightened future, Watson challenges the administration... See Full Description
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Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 59 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 19th, 2003 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for sexual content and thematic issues. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Releasing
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$63,695,760 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"Beneath the sappy title, conventional trappings and sometimes heavy-handed message is an absorbing and well-acted film." more...
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B |
Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"...compelling..." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...more observant and thoughtful than we expect." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"Mona Lisa Smile is one of those movies where heart and head clash and neither wins." more...
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C+ |
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