The Country Girl
Seen it?1954 | 104 min | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 2 Oscars and it earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Actress, Academy Awards: Best Screenplay. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars, 1 BAFTA and 1 Cannes award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Seaton
- Bing CrosbyFrank Elgin
- Grace KellyGeorgie Elgin
- William HoldenBernie Dodd
- Anthony RossPhilip Cook
- Gene ReynoldsLarry
- Jacqueline FontaineLounge Singer
- Eddie RyderEd
- Robert KentPaul Unger
- John W. ReynoldsHenry Johnson
- Bob AldenBellboy (uncredited)