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Mrs. Miniver

Name: Mrs. Miniver
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Released: 1942-07-03
Cast: Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright, May Whitty, Reginald Owen

1942 | 134 min | Drama, Romance, War

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 6 Oscars, it made about 10 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 and history buffs. If you loved Empire of the Sun or The Guns of Navarone, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Middle-class housewife Kay Miniver deals with petty problems. She and her husband Clem watch her Oxford-educated son Vin court Carol Beldon, the charming granddaughter of the local nobility as represented by Lady Beldon. Then the war comes and Vin joins the RAF.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 6 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and 2 more. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars. Plus 1 other award.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$14 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 114K people sought it out in the past year