

Mona Lisa Smile
2003-12-19 · 117 min · ★ 6.9
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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Mike Newell
- Production companies
- Revolution Studios, Red Om Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 72,300,000
- Revenue
- USD 141,337,989
Top Cast
Julia RobertsKatherine Ann Watson
Kirsten DunstBetty Warren
Julia StilesJoan Brandwyn
Maggie GyllenhaalGiselle Levy
Ginnifer GoodwinConnie Baker
Dominic WestBill Dunbar
Juliet StevensonAmanda Armstrong
Marcia Gay HardenNancy Abbey
John SlatteryPaul Moore
Marian SeldesJocelyn Carr
Donna MitchellMrs. Warren
Terence RigbyEdward Staunton
Leslie LylesHousing Director
Laura AllenSusan Delacorte
Topher GraceTommy Donegal
Jordan BridgesSpencer Jones
Ebon Moss-BachrachCharlie Stewart
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