Amelia Earhart
Seen it?1976 | 150 min | Drama, TV Movie
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It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. 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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 30 min.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
Biography follows the life of famed woman pilot Amelia Earhart, including her marriage to a famous publisher and her disappearance during a flight in 1937.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Schaefer
- Susan ClarkAmelia Earhart
- John ForsytheG.P. Putnam
- Stephen MachtPaul Mantz
- Susan OliverNeta Snook 'Snookie'
- Catherine BurnsPidge Earhart
- Jane WyattAmy Earhart
- Charles AidmanMr. Earhardt
- Eddie BarthSid Isaacs
- Bill VintFred Norman
- Jack ColvinWilmer Stultz