Mona Lisa Smile(2003)
They had everything. She showed them more.
Mona Lisa Smile 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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are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.
Mona Lisa Smile (2003) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Mike Newell, released on December 19, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,953 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Newell
- Writers:
- Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal
- Producers:
- Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Paul Schiff, Deborah Schindler
- Cinematographer:
- Anastas N. Michos
- Composer:
- Rachel Portman
- Production:
- Revolution Studios, Red Om Films
- Budget:
- $72,300,000
- Revenue:
- $141,337,989
- Status:
- Released
Mona Lisa Smile (2003) Trailer
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Mona Lisa Smile Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Mona Lisa Smile.
Mona Lisa Smile (2003) Official Trailer 1 - Julia Stiles Movie
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MONA LISA SMILE: FIRST 10 MINUTES OF THE MOVIE
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Mona Lisa Smile Cast & Crew
Main 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 Jocelyn Carr
Donna Mitchell
as Mrs. Warren
Terence Rigby
as Edward Staunton
Key crew
Directed by Mike Newell, written by Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal, produced by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Paul Schiff and Deborah Schindler.
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Mona Lisa Smile Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 1,953 ratings.
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Mona Lisa Smile – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mona Lisa Smile online?
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Mona Lisa Smile (2003) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mona Lisa Smile?
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The main cast of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) includes Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ginnifer Goodwin. The film was directed by Mike Newell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mona Lisa Smile released?
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Mona Lisa Smile was released on December 19, 2003 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Mona Lisa Smile worth watching?
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Mona Lisa Smile (2003) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 1,953 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mona Lisa Smile?
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Yes. The official Mona Lisa Smile trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.