A Midsummer Night's Dream
Seen it?1935 | 143 min | Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 2 Oscars. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Corpse Bride or The Princess Bride, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
Mistaken identity, unrequited love, and the supernatural are combined in Shakespeare's classic set in the woods of Greece on a moonlit night.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Oscars: Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$25 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Dieterle, Max Reinhardt
- Ian HunterTheseus
- Verree TeasdaleHippolyta
- Hobart CavanaughPhilostrate
- Dick PowellLysander
- Ross AlexanderDemetrius
- Olivia de HavillandHermia
- Jean MuirHelena
- Grant MitchellEgeus
- Frank McHughQuince
- Dewey RobinsonSnug