Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Seen it?1916 | 197 min | Drama, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Belfast or The Count of Monte Cristo, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 17 min.
- Made in 1916: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The story of a poor young woman, separated by prejudice from her husband and baby, is interwoven with tales of intolerance from throughout history.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 99 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $386K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 155K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith
- Lillian GishThe Woman Who Rocks the Cradle
- Mae MarshThe Dear One (Modern Story)
- Robert HarronThe Boy (Modern Story)
- F.A. TurnerThe Girl's Father (Modern Story)
- Sam De GrasseArthur Jenkins (Modern Story)
- Vera LewisMary T. Jenkins (Modern Story)
- Lillian LangdonMary, the Mother (Judean Story)
- Olga GreyMary Magdalene (Judean Story)
- Erich von RitzauFirst Pharisee (Judean Story)
- Bessie LoveThe Bride of Cana (Judean Story)