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Movie Info

Release Date: October 19, 1939
Runtime: 130 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Drama Comedy
Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $9,600,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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85%
Tomatometer
73
73/100
Metacritic
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7.8/10
TMDB
1,174 votes
8.1/10
IMDb
129,187 votes
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

"Hope battles corruption in the heart of power."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington? 🇪🇸 ES: Caballero sin espada? 🇫🇷 FR: Mr. Smith au sénat? 🇮🇹 IT: Mister Smith va a Washington? 🇰🇷 KO: 스미스씨 워싱턴에 가다? All international titles (8) →
Drama Comedy 130 min 8.1/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1940 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Claude Rains
1940 Oscars Best Director Frank Capra

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $9,600,000
Profit $8,100,000
ROI +540% (6.4x)

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is directed by Frank Capra .

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Keywords

#black and white 163 #exhilarated 45 #washington dc, usa 42 #politician 16 #senator 13 #political corruption 10 #idealist 9 #determination 7 #governor 6 #usa politics 5 #senate 5 #camp 5 #dam 4 #conservative 4 #disillusionment 3

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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  • Frank Capra faced significant pressure from the studio to tone down the film's political themes, but he remained committed to portraying the idealism of democracy.

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  • James Stewart's character, Jefferson Smith, was inspired by a combination of real-life senators and figures who exemplified integrity and honesty in politics.

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  • In one scene, the background of the Capitol building is a painted backdrop rather than a real set, which was a common practice in films of that era.

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  • Frank Capra collaborated with screenwriter Sidney Buchman, who had a strong understanding of political issues, which helped shape the film's narrative.

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