Drama ·History ·Romance · United States of America · 2003 · 1h 57m

Mona Lisa Smile

Mona Lisa Smile poster
Director
Mike Newell
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
Crew
Anastas N. Michos — Director of Photography Mick Audsley — Editor Rachel Portman — Original Music Composer Mark Rosenthal — Screenplay Lawrence Konner — Screenplay Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas — Producer
Tagline

They had everything. She showed them more.

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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are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.

Trailer Mona Lisa Smile — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
massachusettsart schoolinspirationfeministconservativelgbtpost warpost world war iifacultyart historyteacher herowomen's issues
Key Collaborators
Mike Newell Director Anastas N. Michos Director of Photography Mick Audsley Editor Rachel Portman Original Music Composer Mark Rosenthal Screenplay Lawrence Konner Screenplay Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Producer Paul Schiff Producer Deborah Schindler Producer Jane Musky Production Design Michael Dennison Costume Design
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