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Gentleman's Agreement

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1947 | 118 min | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won 3 Oscars, it earned strong reviews (82% 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved All About Eve, 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
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1947: an older pace and style.

A magazine writer poses as a Jew to expose anti-Semitism.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 3 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Motion Picture, Academy Awards: Best Director, Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Won 3 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Golden Globe Awards: Best Director – Motion Picture, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars and 1 Venice award. Plus 4 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $8 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 101K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Elia Kazan

  • Gregory PeckPhilip Schuyler Green
  • Dorothy McGuireKathy Lacy
  • John GarfieldDave Goldman
  • Celeste HolmAnne Dettrey
  • Anne RevereMrs. Green
  • June HavocElaine Wales
  • Albert DekkerJohn Minify
  • Jane WyattJane
  • Dean StockwellTommy Green
  • Nicholas JoyDr. Craigie