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Auntie Mame

1958 · Movie · NR · 143 min · ★ 7.0 · 83% critics

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In 1920s New York, a free-spirited, unconventional woman suddenly becomes guardian to her young nephew after a family tragedy. As she introduces him to a lively, anything-goes world, a disapproving trustee pushes for a stricter upbringing, setting off a clash over what family and “proper” living should look like.

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Details
Years
1958
Release date
1958-12-04
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
143 min
Critic score
83/100
TMDB rating
7.0/10 (124 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a fast-moving, upbeat classic comedy with heart, glamour, and culture-clash humor; Not for you if you dislike long movies or dated stereotypes—try Singin' in the Rain or The Band Wagon instead.

Pros: big laughs; lively, feel-good energy; memorable one-liners | Cons: long runtime; broad stereotypes; uneven story focus

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • based on play or musical
  • love
  • eccentric
  • free spirit
  • orphan
  • guardian
  • nephew
  • socialite
  • nonconformism
  • bohemian
  • 1920s

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1959 · nominated
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  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1959 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Morton DaCosta