Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

When idealistic junior senator Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) arrives in Washington, he's full of plans and dazzled by his surroundings -- qualities he retains even in the face of widespread corruption on the part of his colleagues. Jean Arthur puts in a sharp performance as Smith's cynical secretary, and former cowboy star Harry Carey makes a fine vice president in this Academy Award-winning Black & White classic from director Frank Capra.

OUR OPERATOR SAYS.."IT'S GOING TO BE A PLEASURE TO RUN "MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON" 5 DAYS STARTING SUNDAY, NOV.7) (print ad - Lubbock Morning Avalanche - Cactus Theatre - Lubbock Texas - November 2, 1938 - all caps)

Winner of 1 Academy Award

JBscale
88
Excellent

Film Detail

Genre
Drama - Drama
Length
2 hrs. 9 mins.
US Theatrical Release
October 19, 1939
US Box Office
No Data Available
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
NR
Not Rated

Collection Detail

Edition
75th Anniversary Edition Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home
Aspect Ratio
FS 1.37:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Sony Pictures
Released
December 2, 2014
Acquired Date
August 28, 2015
Times Seen
2 Times
Last Watched
April 10, 2009

Actors

James Stewart
James Stewart
Jean Arthur
Jean Arthur
Claude Rains
Claude Rains
Edward Arnold
Edward Arnold
Guy Kibbee
Guy Kibbee
Thomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell
Beulah Bondi
Beulah Bondi
Harry Carey
Harry Carey
Eugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette
H.B. Warner
H.B. Warner
Astrid Allwyn
Astrid Allwyn
Ruth Donnelly
Ruth Donnelly
Grant Mitchell
Grant Mitchell
Porter Hall
Porter Hall
Pierre Watkin
Pierre Watkin
Charles Lane
Charles Lane
William Demarest
William Demarest
Dick Elliott
Dick Elliott

Directors

Frank Capra
Frank Capra

Producers

Frank Capra
Frank Capra

Writers

Sidney Buchman
Sidney Buchman

Awards & Accolades

  • 1939 Oscar : Writing (Original Screenplay)
  • 1997 AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Movies - Rank: #29
  • 2007 AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Movies - Rank: #26
  • 2008 IMDB Top 250: Film - Rank: #102
  • 2009 IMDB Top 250: Film - Rank: #96
  • 2010 IMDB Top 250: Film - Rank: #102
  • 2011 IMDB Top 250: Film - Rank: #101
  • 2012 IMDB Top 250: Film - Rank: #102
  • 2013 IMDB Top 250: Film - Rank: #113
  • 2018 IMDB Top 250: Film - Rank: #152
  • 2019 IMDB Top 250: Film - Rank: #191
  • 2022 IMDB Top 250: Film - Rank: #195

Other Recommendations

User Reviews

  • Does for politics what "All the President

    4.10.2009 by biglummox (10/10)

Ratings

JB Users
100
Flawless
RT Fresh Certified
97%
Tomatometer
100 votes
RT Fresh Certified
94%
Popcornmeter
2,706 votes
METASCORE
73
9 votes
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
124,558 votes

Additional Info

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