1939 political comedy-drama about one man's effect on American politics. Written by Sidney Buchman and Lewis R. Foster, it won...
1939 political comedy-drama about one man's effect on American politics. Written by Sidney Buchman and Lewis R. Foster, it won the 1940 Academy Award for Best Original Story (Foster). Starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur.
When the idealistic young Jefferson Smith (Stewart) winds up appointed to the United States Senate, he gains the mentorship of Senator Joseph Paine (Claude Rains). However, Paine isn't as noble as his reputation would indicate, and he becomes involved in a scheme to discredit Smith, who wants to build a boys' campsite where a more lucrative project could go. Determined to stand up against Paine and his corrupt peers, Smith takes his case to the Senate floor.
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97 %100 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
94 %45,995 reviewsAudience score rating
"One of the finest and consistently interesting dramas of the season."
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Variety
Variety"Quintessential Capra - popular wish-fulfilment served up with such fast-talking comic panache that you don't have time to question its cornball idealism."
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Time Out
Time Out"Mr. Smith is one of the best shows of the year. More fun, even, than the Senate itself."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Demonstrating that the greatest political evil is indifference, this appeal to a world on the verge of war has lost none of its relevance 60 years on."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"This is classic Capracorn."
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Chicago Reader
Chicago ReaderMr. Smith Goes to Washington | Details
Award winner- Winner of Best Original Story (Lewis R. Foster), 1940 Academy Awards.
- Rating
- G,
- Runtime
- 129
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- USA
