Washington Square
“She must choose between her father's fortune... Or the man she loves.”
Synopsis
In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.
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Washington Square (1997) - Trailer
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Top Cast
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Jennifer Jason Leigh
Catherine Sloper
Albert Finney
Dr. Austin Sloper
Maggie Smith
Aunt Lavinia Penniman
Ben Chaplin
Morris Townsend
Judith Ivey
Aunt Elizabeth Almond
Arthur Laupus
Mr. Almond
Jennifer Garner
Marian Almond
Robert Stanton
Arthur Townsend
Betsy Brantley
Mrs. Montgomery
Nancy Daly
Maureen (Maid)
Sara Ruzicka
Young Catherine Sloper
Rachel Layne Sacrey
Sarah Almond
Rachel Osborne
Alice Almond
Scott Jaeck
John Ludlow
Peter Maloney
Jacob Webber (Notary)
Lauren Hulsey
Edith
Sara Constance Marshall
Therese (Maid)
Marissa Anna Muro
Paris Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 25, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Doyle
- Original Score
- Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
- Original Title
- Washington Square
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Alchemy Filmworks, Caravan Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnieszka Holland
Carol Doyle, Henry James
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Jerzy Zieliński
David Siegel
Julie Bergman Sender, Roger Birnbaum, Randy Ostrow
Department Leadership Roster
Agnieszka Holland
Director
Jerzy Zieliński
Director of Photography
Anna B. Sheppard
Costume Design
Julie Bergman Sender
Producer
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
David Siegel
Editor
Allan Starski
Production Design
Pascal Charpentier
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeff Ward
Stunt Coordinator
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Original Music Composer
Carol Doyle
Screenplay
Janet Paparazzo
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Square
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Washington Square about?
In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.
Who directed Washington Square?
Washington Square was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Who stars in Washington Square?
The principal cast of Washington Square includes Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith, Ben Chaplin, Judith Ivey.
When was Washington Square released and how long is it?
Washington Square was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Washington Square make at the box office?
Washington Square grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Washington Square?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Washington Square was composed by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek.
Is Washington Square based on a book or true story?
Washington Square is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Washington Square?
Washington Square holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).