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Feature film — 2003

Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

6.91h 57mDrama — 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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are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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A high-signal pick with 1,956 votes.

Revolution Studios / Red Om Films

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Director: Mike Newell

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Cast & crew

Julia Roberts as Katherine Ann Watson

Julia Roberts

Katherine Ann Watson

Kirsten Dunst as Betty Warren

Kirsten Dunst

Betty Warren

Julia Stiles as Joan Brandwyn

Julia Stiles

Joan Brandwyn

Maggie Gyllenhaal as Giselle Levy

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Giselle Levy

Ginnifer Goodwin as Connie Baker

Ginnifer Goodwin

Connie Baker

Dominic West as Bill Dunbar

Dominic West

Bill Dunbar

Juliet Stevenson as Amanda Armstrong

Juliet Stevenson

Amanda Armstrong

Marcia Gay Harden as Nancy Abbey

Marcia Gay Harden

Nancy Abbey

John Slattery as Paul Moore

John Slattery

Paul Moore

Marian Seldes as Jocelyn Carr

Marian Seldes

Jocelyn Carr

Donna Mitchell as Mrs. Warren

Donna Mitchell

Mrs. Warren

Terence Rigby as Edward Staunton

Terence Rigby

Edward Staunton

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