To Kill a Mockingbird

Name: To Kill a Mockingbird
Genre: Drama
Released: 1962-12-20
Cast: Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alford, John Megna, Frank Overton

1962 | 129 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 3 Oscars, people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

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 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1962: an older pace and style.

Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Oscars: Best Actor, Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Black and White. Won 1 Golden Globe: Best Film Promoting International Understanding. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$13 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 459K people sought it out in the past year