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Washington Square

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1997 | 115 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and 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 romantics. If you loved The Age of Innocence or The Heiress, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Agnieszka Holland

  • Jennifer Jason LeighCatherine Sloper
  • Albert FinneyDr. Austin Sloper
  • Maggie SmithAunt Lavinia Penniman
  • Ben ChaplinMorris Townsend
  • Judith IveyAunt Elizabeth Almond
  • Arthur LaupusMr. Almond
  • Jennifer GarnerMarian Almond
  • Robert StantonArthur Townsend
  • Betsy BrantleyMrs. Montgomery
  • Nancy DalyMaureen (Maid)