Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939 · 130 min · EN · NR · 7.8 (1,243 votes)
Dir. Frank Capra · Starring James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell · Music Dimitri Tiomkin

“Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!”

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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.

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This film feels like a stirring call to conscience, a journey from wide-eyed hope to defiant determination. It's an emotionally charged experience, building from earnest optimism to a thrilling, principled stand against cynicism. You'll feel uplifted and inspired by the unwavering fight for integrity.

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