All About Eve (1950) movie poster

All About Eve (1950)

"It's all about women... and their men!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 98% (RT: 99%, MC: 98) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Runtime
2h 19m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
8.1/10 (1,668 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
99%
Metacritic
98
Cast
Bette Davis as Margo Channing
Anne Baxter as Eve Harrington
George Sanders as Addison DeWitt
Celeste Holm as Karen Richards
Gary Merrill as Bill Sampson
Hugh Marlowe as Lloyd Richards
Thelma Ritter as Birdie Coonan
Gregory Ratoff as Max Fabian
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,668 votes. Critics gave it 98%.
Overview
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing. Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critic sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for All About Eve was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1950 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

All About Eve is a 1950 drama film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing.

Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critic sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit. The film has been rated by 1,668 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, All About Eve delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. All About Eve (1950) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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