Quick Info
- Year
- 1939
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Duration
- 130 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box Office
- $10M
External Ratings
IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes78%
📺 Where to Watch
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Our Rating
7.9/10
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Overview
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.9
Acting
8
Direction
7.8
Cinematography
7.6
Music
7.4
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
