Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!
Directed by Frank Capra
Produced by Columbia Pictures
An earnest, idealistic drama about an innocent man's collision with political corruption, balancing heartfelt conviction with satirical critique of American institutions.
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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Does Mr. Smith Goes to Washington end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
