Sister Kenny
Seen it?1946 | 116 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1946: an older pace and style.
An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Venice award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dudley Nichols
- Rosalind RussellElizabeth Kenny
- Alexander KnoxDr. McDonnell
- Dean JaggerKevin Connors
- Philip MerivaleDr. Brack
- Beulah BondiMary Kenny
- Charles DingleMichael Kenny
- John LitelMedical Director
- Doreen McCannDorrie
- Fay HelmMrs. McIntyre
- Charles KemperMr. McIntyre