Quick Info
- Year
- 1950
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Duration
- 139 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $1.4M
- Box Office
- $8M
External Ratings
IMDb8.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes81%
📺 Where to Watch
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All About Eve
Our Rating
8.2/10
8.2/10
8.3/10
8.1/10
7.9/10
7.7/10
Overview
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing. Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critic sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8.2
Acting
8.3
Direction
8.1
Cinematography
7.9
Music
7.7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
