Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
Seen it?1990 | 126 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Set during World War II, an upper-class family begins to fall apart due to the conservative nature of the patriarch and the progressive values of his children.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Golden Ciak (Best Film). Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 more Venice award. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Ivory
- Paul NewmanWalter Bridge
- Joanne WoodwardIndia Bridge
- Saundra McClainHarriet Rogers
- Margaret WelshCarolyn Bridge
- John BellDouglas Bridge as a boy
- Kyra SedgwickRuth Bridge
- Simon CallowDr. Alex Sauer
- Blythe DannerGrace Barron
- Austin PendletonMr. Gadbury
- Robert Sean LeonardDouglas Bridge