Autumn Leaves
Seen it?1956 | 107 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 likes to be kept guessing and romantics.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
A woman falls for a younger man with severe mental problems.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Aldrich
- Joan CrawfordMillicent Wetherby
- Cliff RobertsonBurt Hanson
- Vera MilesVirginia Hanson
- Lorne GreeneMr. Hanson
- Ruth DonnellyLiz Eckhart
- Shepperd StrudwickDr. Malcolm Couzzens
- Selmer JacksonMr. Wetherby
- Maxine CooperNurse Evans
- Marjorie BennettWaitress
- Frank GerstleMr. Ramsey