Mighty Aphrodite
Of all human weaknesses, obsession is the most dangerous, and the silliest!
Release Date: 1995-09-13
Runtime: 95 mins
When Lenny and his wife, Amanda, adopt a baby, Lenny realizes that his son is a genius and becomes obsessed with finding the boy's biological mother in hopes that she will be brilliant too. But when he learns that Max's mother is Linda Ash, a kindhearted prostitute and porn star, Lenny is determined to reform her immoral lifestyle. A Greek chorus chimes in to relate the plot to Greek mythology in this quirky comedy.
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Details
Runtime
95 minutes
Release Date
1995-09-13
Budget
$15,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$6,700,000
Production Companies
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
1996
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - WRITING (SCREENPLAY WRITTEN DIRECTLY FOR THE SCREEN)
Year:
1996
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Year:
1996
Status:
🏆 Won
Audience Reviews
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"**_An older man befriends a kindhearted prostitute_** A Manhattan scriptwriter (Woody Allen) meets the young mother of his adopted boy, a hooker (Mira Sorvino), and tries to help her situation. Meanwhile, his wife (Helena Bonham Carter) is caught up in her ambitious work as a curator of art galleries, not to mention the serious flirting of a colleague (Peter Weller). A Greek chorus occasionally chimes in (F. Murray Abraham, etc.), linking the story to that of Oedipus. “Mighty Aphrodite” (1995) is a quirky comedy set in Manhattan, which is unsurprising with Woody at the helm. The heart of the plot, described in my title blurb above, is reminiscent of “Hardcore” (1979) minus the gravity. Both Helena and Mira were in their prime and look great in totally opposite ways. The flick is amusing, touching and ironic. I enjoyed the audacious Greek chorus element, something few filmmakers could pull off, but Woody does so effortlessly. The movie runs 1 hour, 35 minutes, and was shot in Manhattan with the Greek chorus scenes done at Teatro Greco on Sicily, Italy. GRADE: B"
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"**_An older man befriends a kindhearted prostitute_** A Manhattan scriptwriter (Woody Allen) meets the young mother of his adopted boy, a hooker (Mira Sorvino), and tries to help her situation. Meanwhile, his wife (Helena Bonham Carter) is caught up in her ambitious work as a curator of art galleries, not to mention the serious flirting of a colleague (Peter Weller). A Greek chorus occasionally chimes in (F. Murray Abraham, etc.), linking the story to that of Oedipus. “Mighty Aphrodite” (1995) is a quirky comedy set in Manhattan, which is unsurprising with Woody at the helm. The heart of the plot, described in my title blurb above, is reminiscent of “Hardcore” (1979) minus the gravity. Both Helena and Mira were in their prime and look great in totally opposite ways. The flick is amusing, touching and ironic. I enjoyed the audacious Greek chorus element, something few filmmakers could pull off, but Woody does so effortlessly. The movie runs 1 hour, 35 minutes, and was shot in Manhattan with the Greek chorus scenes done at Teatro Greco on Sicily, Italy. GRADE: B"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the Mighty Aphrodite ?
The movie is approximately 95 minutes long.
What is the Mighty Aphrodite's release date?
1995-09-13 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Mighty Aphrodite?
The movie belongs to the Comedy Romance genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the Mighty Aphrodite?
The lead actors include Woody Allen , Mira Sorvino , and Helena Bonham Carter , among others.
Who directed Mighty Aphrodite?
The movie was directed by
What is the Mighty Aphrodite's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $15,000,000 .
How much did Mighty Aphrodite movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $6,700,000 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Mighty Aphrodite movie?
Major production companies include Miramax Jean Doumanian Productions Sweetland Films .
