Mona Lisa Smile 2003
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SplatKatherine 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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Katherine Ann Watson
as Betty Warren
as Joan Brandwyn
as Giselle Levy
as Connie Baker
as Bill Dunbar
as Amanda Armstrong
as Nancy Abbey
as Paul Moore
as President Jocelyn Carr
Director:
Writer:
Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal
Stars:
Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ginnifer Goodwin, Dominic West, Juliet Stevenson, Marcia Gay Harden, John Slattery, Marian Seldes,
Genres:
Drama,History,Romance
Release Date:
2003 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
117 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Mona Lisa Smile
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Katherine Ann Watson
as Betty Warren
as Joan Brandwyn
as Giselle Levy
as Connie Baker
as Bill Dunbar
as Amanda Armstrong
as Nancy Abbey
as Paul Moore
as President Jocelyn Carr
as Mrs. Warren
as Dr. Edward Staunton
as Girl at the Station
as Housing Director
as Susan Delacorte
as Tommy Donegal
as House Matron
as Spencer Jones
as Charlie Stewart
as Tall Man
as Louise
as Stan Sher
as Taxi Driver
as Porter
as Blue Ship Hostess
as Joseph O'Neil
as Miss Albini
as Cape Cod Hostess
as Frances the Girl in Italian Class
as Harvard Dorm Monitor
as Art History Student
as Art History Student
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as Art History Student
as Art History Student
as Photographer
as Phyllis
as Wet Girl
as Wet Girl
as Wet Girl
as Wet Girl
as Wedding Planner Host
as Igor
as Groomsman
as Dancer
as Dancer
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as Dancer
as Wedding Photographer
as Singer
as Band Announcer
as Pianist
as Bass Player
as Bartender
as Projectionist
as Projectionist
as Custodian
as Faculty
as Christmas Student
as Christmas Student
as Christmas Student
as Christmas Student
as Woman on Train
as Band Announcer
as Eleanor Warren (uncredited)
as Jane Whitmore (uncredited)
as Vanessa McIntyre (uncredited)
as Miranda (uncredited)
as Phillip McIntyre (uncredited)
as Robert Flint (uncredited)
as Spencer's Girlfriend (uncredited)
as Giselle's Wedding Date (uncredited)
as President Jocelyn Carr's Secretary (uncredited)
as Governor's Wife (uncredited)
as Faculty (uncredited)
as Almost-Hit Bike Rider (uncredited)
as College Janitor (uncredited)
as Alto Sax Player (uncredited)
as Art History Student (uncredited)
as Art History Student (uncredited)
as Art History Student (uncredited)
as Joan Brandwyn's Friend (uncredited)
as Art History Student (uncredited)
as Art History Student (uncredited)
as Art History Student (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Swing Dancer (uncredited)
as Swing Dancer (uncredited)
as Bartender
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