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Advise & Consent

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1962 | 139 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved All the Way or tick, tick... BOOM!, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1962: an older pace and style.

Proposed by the President of the United States to fill the post of Secretary of State, Robert Leffingwell appears before a Senate committee, chaired by the idealistic Senator Brig Anderson, which must decide whether he is the right person for the job.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 35K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Otto Preminger

  • Henry FondaRobert Leffingwell
  • Charles LaughtonSenator Seabright Cooley
  • Don MurraySenator Brigham Anderson
  • Walter PidgeonSenate Majority Leader
  • Peter LawfordSenator Lafe Smith
  • Gene TierneyDolly Harrison
  • Franchot ToneThe President
  • Lew AyresThe Vice President
  • Burgess MeredithHerbert Gelman
  • Eddie HodgesJohnny Leffingwell