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The Great Gatsby

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1974 | 144 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 2 Oscars and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved The Heiress or An Affair to Remember, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1974: an older pace and style.

Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 2 Oscars: Best Costume Design, Best Original Song Score.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $27 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 194K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jack Clayton

  • Robert RedfordJay Gatsby
  • Mia FarrowDaisy Buchanan
  • Bruce DernTom Buchanan
  • Karen BlackMyrtle Wilson
  • Scott WilsonGeorge Wilson
  • Sam WaterstonNick Carraway
  • Lois ChilesJordan Baker
  • Howard Da SilvaMeyer Wolfsheim
  • Roberts BlossomMr. Gatz
  • Edward HerrmannKlipspringer