Name: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Director: Frank Capra
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1939-01-01
Duration: PT2h 10mM
Rating: 8.1
Cast: James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee

Question 1

What is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) about?

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After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.

Question 2

Who stars in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington stars James Stewart (Jefferson Smith), Jean Arthur (Clarissa Saunders), Claude Rains (Joseph Paine), Edward Arnold (Jim Taylor), Guy Kibbee (Governor Hopper). The film was directed by Frank Capra.

Question 3

How long is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1939. It is rated NR.

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Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington worth watching?

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?

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