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Washington Square

PG19971h 55mAgnieszka Holland
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 81%

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"She must choose between her father's fortune... Or the man she loves."

In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.

DramaRomance
New York CityBased On Novel Or BookSingle FatherMarriage For MoneyOlder Woman Younger Man RelationshipWoman DirectorSpinster19th CenturyFather Daughter Relationship1870s

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What is Washington Square (1997) about?

In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.

Who stars in Washington Square?

Washington Square stars Jennifer Jason Leigh (Catherine Sloper), Albert Finney (Dr. Austin Sloper), Maggie Smith (Aunt Lavinia Penniman), Ben Chaplin (Morris Townsend), Judith Ivey (Aunt Elizabeth Almond). The film was directed by Agnieszka Holland.

How long is Washington Square?

Washington Square has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG.

Is Washington Square worth watching?

Washington Square holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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