Mona Lisa Smile
“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 Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are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.
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MONA LISA SMILE: FIRST 10 MINUTES OF THE MOVIEOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2020-03-16
Top Cast
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Julia Roberts
Katherine Ann Watson
Kirsten Dunst
Betty Warren
Julia Stiles
Joan Brandwyn
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Giselle Levy
Ginnifer Goodwin
Connie Baker
Dominic West
Bill Dunbar
Juliet Stevenson
Amanda Armstrong
Marcia Gay Harden
Nancy Abbey
John Slattery
Paul Moore
Marian Seldes
Jocelyn Carr
Donna Mitchell
Mrs. Warren
Terence Rigby
Edward Staunton
Jennie Eisenhower
Girl at the Station
Leslie Lyles
Housing Director
Laura Allen
Susan Delacorte
Topher Grace
Tommy Donegal
Lily Lodge
House Matron
Jordan Bridges
Spencer Jones
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 26, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$72.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$141.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.95x
+$69M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Mona Lisa Smile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $72.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $141.3M
- Production Studios
- Revolution Studios, Red Om Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Newell
Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner
Rachel Portman
Anastas N. Michos
Mick Audsley
Joe Roth, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Paul Schiff, Deborah Schindler
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Rosenthal
Screenplay
Mike Newell
Director
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Producer
Lawrence Konner
Screenplay
Paul Schiff
Producer
Deborah Schindler
Producer
Anastas N. Michos
Director of Photography
Mick Audsley
Editor
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Michael Dennison
Costume Design
Randall Balsmeyer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jane Musky
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mona Lisa Smile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mona Lisa Smile about?
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.
Who directed Mona Lisa Smile?
Mona Lisa Smile was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in Mona Lisa Smile?
The principal cast of Mona Lisa Smile includes Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ginnifer Goodwin.
When was Mona Lisa Smile released and how long is it?
Mona Lisa Smile was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mona Lisa Smile?
Mona Lisa Smile had a reported production budget of $72.3M and grossed $141.3M at the worldwide box office (1.95 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Mona Lisa Smile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mona Lisa Smile was composed by Rachel Portman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mona Lisa Smile?
Mona Lisa Smile holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).