IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic97
Google Users94%
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz•Genres: Drama, Comedy, Film-Noir
A naive young admirer, Eve Harrington, insinuates herself into the life of a legendary Broadway star, Margo Channing. Eve's ambition and ruthlessness know no bounds as she manipulates her way into Margo's life, career, and relationships, aiming to usurp her position. The film chronicles Eve's calculated ascent and the devastating consequences for those around her.
All About Eve was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its sharp writing, masterful performances, and sophisticated exploration of theater and ambition. It remains one of Hollywood's most celebrated films, frequently cited for its witty dialogue and complex characters.
Praised for its brilliant screenplay filled with memorable and cutting dialogue.
Bette Davis delivers a career-defining performance as the aging Broadway star.
The film's exploration of ambition, jealousy, and the harsh realities of the entertainment industry is timeless.
Google audience: Audiences rave about the film's sharp wit, captivating performances, and enduring themes of ambition and betrayal within the theater world. Many find Bette Davis's portrayal iconic and the dialogue exceptionally well-written.
Won 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor (George Sanders), and was nominated for 14 total Academy Awards. It also received numerous Golden Globe and BAFTA awards.
The film received a record-tying 14 Academy Award nominations, a feat that would not be matched until 1997 with Titanic and again in 2009 with The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
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