Tea and Sympathy
Seen it?1956 | 122 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved The Perks of Being a Wallflower or The Children's Hour, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
A sensitive young man recalls his time in boarding school when the only person who seemed compassionate towards him was his housemaster's wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vincente Minnelli
- Deborah KerrLaura Reynolds
- John KerrTom Robinson Lee
- Leif EricksonBill Reynolds
- Edward AndrewsHerb Lee
- Darryl HickmanAl
- Norma CraneEllie Martin
- Dean JonesOllie
- Jacqueline deWitLilly Sears
- Mary Alan HokansonMary Williams
- Kip KingTed