Mona Lisa Smile (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2003, Mona Lisa Smile is a drama, romance and history film directed by Mike Newell, running about 117 minutes. “In a world that told them how to think, she showed them how to live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Katherine Watson is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the prestigious all-female Wellesley College, in 1953. Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are expected to lead.
Who’s in it. Mona Lisa Smile stars Julia Roberts as Katherine Ann Watson, Kirsten Dunst as Betty Warren, Julia Stiles as Joan Brandwyn and Maggie Gyllenhaal as Giselle Levy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Mona Lisa Smile has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mona Lisa Smile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mona Lisa Smile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mona Lisa Smile (2003)?
- In US, Mona Lisa Smile is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mona Lisa Smile worth watching?
- Mona Lisa Smile holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mona Lisa Smile?
- Mona Lisa Smile stars Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ginnifer Goodwin.
- When was Mona Lisa Smile released?
- Mona Lisa Smile was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.