Washington Square (1997)

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

DramaRomance

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.

Release Date: October 10, 1997
Runtime: 1h 55m
Rating: 6.2/10 (50 votes)

Director: Agnieszka Holland

Cast: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith, Ben Chaplin, Judith Ivey, Arthur Laupus, Jennifer Garner, Robert Stanton

Production: Alchemy Filmworks, Caravan Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions

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Revenue: $2M

Full Cast (25 people)

Jennifer Jason Leigh as Catherine Sloper
Albert Finney as Dr. Austin Sloper
Maggie Smith as Aunt Lavinia Penniman
Ben Chaplin as Morris Townsend
Judith Ivey as Aunt Elizabeth Almond
Arthur Laupus as Mr. Almond
Jennifer Garner as Marian Almond
Robert Stanton as Arthur Townsend
Betsy Brantley as Mrs. Montgomery
Nancy Daly as Maureen (Maid)
Sara Ruzicka as Young Catherine Sloper
Rachel Layne Sacrey as Sarah Almond
Rachel Osborne as Alice Almond
Scott Jaeck as John Ludlow
Peter Maloney as Jacob Webber (Notary)
Lauren Hulsey as Edith
Sara Constance Marshall as Therese (Maid)
Marissa Anna Muro as Paris Singer
Loretto McNally as Midwife
Eva Jean Berg as Slopers' Cook
David Hildebrand as Engagement Party Pianist
James J. Waltz as Engagement Party Singer
Peter Klaus as Engagement Party Guest
Jack Lilley as Carriage Driver
Janet Paparazzo as Guillotine Victim

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Washington Square

Washington Square

Washington Square

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

Washington Square

Washington Square

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

115 min

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.

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

115 min

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.

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Production Info

Original LanguageEnglish

Revenue$1,851,761

Release Date10/10/1997

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Alchemy Filmworks

Caravan Pictures

Hollywood Pictures

Roger Birnbaum Productions

Keywords

based on novel or book

marriage for money

older woman younger man relationship

father daughter relationship

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Cast

Jennifer Jason Leigh

as Catherine Sloper

Albert Finney

as Dr. Austin Sloper

Maggie Smith

as Aunt Lavinia Penniman

Ben Chaplin

as Morris Townsend

Judith Ivey

as Aunt Elizabeth Almond

AL

Arthur Laupus

as Mr. Almond

Jennifer Garner

as Marian Almond

Robert Stanton

as Arthur Townsend

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Square 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…

How long is Washington Square?▾

1h 55m

When was Washington Square released?▾

October 10, 1997

Who directed Washington Square?▾

Agnieszka Holland

Who stars in Washington Square?▾

Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith

What genre is Washington Square?▾

Drama, Romance