Born Yesterday (1993) movie poster

Born Yesterday (1993)

"Never underestimate the power of an underestimated woman."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 71%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 23% (RT: 23%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.3/10 (95 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
23%
Cast
Melanie Griffith as Billie Dawn
John Goodman as Harry Brock
Don Johnson as Paul Verrall
Edward Herrmann as Ed Deverey
Michael Ensign as Phillipe
Ben Bradlee as Secretary Duffee
Sally Quinn as Beatrice Duffee
Overview
A rich millionaire hires a sophisticated journalist to bring his somewhat dim-witted girlfriend up to the level of his peers. He fears that the showgirl's lack of etiquette may damage his own social reputation and tries to change her โ€” but fails to realise that her enhanced eloquence will empower her to voice her own strong opinions. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Born Yesterday is a 1993 comedy, romance film directed by Luis Mandoki. A rich millionaire hires a sophisticated journalist to bring his somewhat dim-witted girlfriend up to the level of his peers. He fears that the showgirl's lack of etiquette may damage his own social reputation and tries to change her โ€” but fails to realise that her enhanced eloquence will empower her to voice her own strong opinions.

The film has been rated by 95 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Born Yesterday 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.

Born Yesterday (1993) 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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