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Movie Info

Release Date: June 22, 1966
Runtime: 131 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $7,500,000
Revenue: $33,736,689
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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96%
Tomatometer
75
75/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.7/10
TMDB
901 votes
8.0/10
IMDb
84,161 votes
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

1966

"Truth cuts deeper than love's sweet facade."

Also known as: 🇰🇷 KO: 누가 버지니아 울프를 두려워하랴? 🇨🇳 ZH: 谁怕弗吉尼亚·沃尔夫? 🇷🇴 RO: Cui îi e frică de Virginia Woolf? All international titles (3) →
Drama 131 min 8.0/10

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
3 Nominations
5 Total
Oscars
1 3 nom.
BAFTA
1
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1967 Oscars Best Actress Elizabeth Taylor Winner
1967 Oscars Best Actor Richard Burton Nominated
1967 Oscars Best Supporting Actor George Segal Nominated
1967 Oscars Best Director Mike Nichols Nominated
1966 BAFTA Best Leading Actress Elizabeth Taylor Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
1967 Oscars Best Actress Elizabeth Taylor
1966 BAFTA Best Leading Actress Elizabeth Taylor
Year Festival Category Winner
1967 Oscars Best Actor Richard Burton
1967 Oscars Best Supporting Actor George Segal
1967 Oscars Best Director Mike Nichols

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $7,500,000
Revenue: $33,736,689
Profit $26,236,689
ROI +349.8% (4.5x)

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is directed by Mike Nichols .

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

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  • Mike Nichols faced significant challenges during production, particularly in managing the intense emotional performances of the lead actors, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, who were navigating their own tumultuous marriage at the time.

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  • The film was shot primarily on a studio set designed to resemble the interior of a house, allowing for controlled lighting and atmosphere that complemented the film's themes of isolation and entrapment.

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  • The character names in the film, George and Martha, are a nod to the famous American folk character George Washington and his wife Martha, which adds a layer of American cultural symbolism to their dysfunctional relationship.

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  • Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor improvised several lines during filming, which contributed to the raw and authentic emotional exchanges between their characters.

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  • A notable continuity error occurs when the characters discuss a 'dinner' that was served earlier in the film; however, the plates are shown to be empty in the following shots, indicating a lapse in the timeline of events.

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  • Mike Nichols directed several films that explore complex relationships, including 'The Graduate' and 'Carnal Knowledge', showcasing his interest in the dynamics of love and conflict.

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  • The film's intense dialogue and emotional depth have influenced numerous stage and film adaptations of other works, reflecting its lasting impact on American cinema and theater.

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