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Mona Lisa Smile
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Mona Lisa Smile

2003-12-19 · 117 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · History · Romance

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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are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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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 RobertsJulia RobertsKatherine Ann Watson
Kirsten DunstKirsten DunstBetty Warren
Julia StilesJulia StilesJoan Brandwyn
Maggie GyllenhaalMaggie GyllenhaalGiselle Levy
Ginnifer GoodwinGinnifer GoodwinConnie Baker
Dominic WestDominic WestBill Dunbar
Juliet StevensonJuliet StevensonAmanda Armstrong
Marcia Gay HardenMarcia Gay HardenNancy Abbey
John SlatteryJohn SlatteryPaul Moore
Marian SeldesMarian SeldesJocelyn Carr
Donna MitchellDonna MitchellMrs. Warren
Terence RigbyTerence RigbyEdward Staunton
Jennie EisenhowerGirl at the Station
Leslie LylesLeslie LylesHousing Director
Laura AllenLaura AllenSusan Delacorte
Topher GraceTopher GraceTommy Donegal
Lily LodgeHouse Matron
Jordan BridgesJordan BridgesSpencer Jones
Ebon Moss-BachrachEbon Moss-BachrachCharlie Stewart
Christopher BradenChristopher BradenBartender

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