To Kill a Mockingbird
A father must expose his children to a small town's outraged passions… and can only protect them with his love.
Release Date: 1962-12-20
Runtime: 129 mins
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
Details
Runtime
129 minutes
Release Date
1962-12-20
Budget
$2,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$13,129,846
Production Companies
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTOR
Year:
1963
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
1963
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - ART DIRECTION (BLACK-AND-WHITE)
Year:
1963
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - CINEMATOGRAPHY (BLACK-AND-WHITE)
Year:
1963
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - DIRECTING
Year:
1963
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - MUSIC (MUSIC SCORE—SUBSTANTIALLY ORIGINAL)
Year:
1963
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - BEST PICTURE
Year:
1963
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - WRITING (SCREENPLAY—BASED ON MATERIAL FROM ANOTHER MEDIUM)
Year:
1963
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Year:
1963
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Drama
Year:
1963
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Year:
1963
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Promoting International Understanding
Year:
1963
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture
Year:
1963
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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What is the runtime of the To Kill a Mockingbird ?
The movie is approximately 129 minutes long.
What is the To Kill a Mockingbird's release date?
1962-12-20 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the To Kill a Mockingbird?
The movie belongs to the Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who directed To Kill a Mockingbird?
The movie was directed by
What is the To Kill a Mockingbird's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $2,000,000 .
How much did To Kill a Mockingbird movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $13,129,846 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the To Kill a Mockingbird movie?
Major production companies include Pakula-Mulligan Brentwood Productions .
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