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Lolita

Seen it?

1962 | 154 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and it made about 5 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Manhattan or Leaving Las Vegas, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 34 min.
  • Made in 1962: an older pace and style.

Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year – Actress. Also nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $9 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 584K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stanley Kubrick

  • James MasonProf. Humbert Humbert
  • Shelley WintersCharlotte Haze
  • Sue LyonDolores "Lolita" Haze
  • Gary CockrellRichard T. "Dick" Siller
  • Jerry StovinJohn Farlow
  • Diana DeckerJean Farlow
  • Lois MaxwellNurse Mary Lore
  • Cec LinderPhysician
  • Bill GreeneGeorge Swine
  • Shirley DouglasMrs. Starch