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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
A couple's attitudes are challenged when their daughter brings home a fiancé who is black.
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Plot Summary
A young white woman brings her Black fiancé home to meet her liberal, progressive parents, who are shocked to discover that their daughter intends to marry someone of a different race. As the evening unfolds, both sets of parents must confront their own deeply held beliefs and prejudices about race, love, and equality in America.
Critical Reception
The film was a commercial success and critically acclaimed for its timely and sensitive handling of interracial marriage, a controversial topic at the time. It earned multiple Academy Award nominations and is remembered for its strong performances and its progressive message.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its courageous exploration of a sensitive social issue.
Commended for the exceptional performances of its lead actors, particularly Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.
Noted for its blend of humor and serious drama, sparking important conversations.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's importance as a groundbreaking movie that tackled racial prejudice head-on with nuance and heart. Viewers frequently praise the acting and the film's enduring relevance in discussing love and acceptance.
Awards & Accolades
Academy Award nominations for Best Actor (Spencer Tracy), Best Actress (Katharine Hepburn), and Best Picture. Won a Golden Globe for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (Spencer Tracy). Katharine Hepburn also received a BAFTA nomination.
Fun Fact
Spencer Tracy's final film role. He died just 17 days after completing his scenes, and Katharine Hepburn famously insisted that his name be listed first in the credits out of respect, despite Tracy's wishes for Hepburn's name to appear first.
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