Mighty Aphrodite (1995) movie poster

Mighty Aphrodite (1995)

"Of all human weaknesses, obsession is the most dangerous, and the silliest!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 69% (RT: 78%, MC: 60) 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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Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (733 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Metacritic
60
Cast
Woody Allen as Lenny
Mira Sorvino as Linda Ash
F. Murray Abraham as Chorleiter
Donald Symington as Amanda's Father
Claire Bloom as Amanda's Mother
Olympia Dukakis as Jocasta
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 733 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 69%.
Overview
When Lenny and his wife, Amanda, adopt a baby, Lenny realizes that his son is a genius and becomes obsessed with finding the boy's biological mother in hopes that she will be brilliant too. But when he learns that Max's mother is Linda Ash, a kindhearted prostitute and porn star, Lenny is determined to reform her immoral lifestyle. A Greek chorus chimes in to relate the plot to Greek mythology in this quirky comedy. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Mighty Aphrodite, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1995 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of Mighty Aphrodite was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Mighty Aphrodite is a 1995 comedy, romance film directed by Woody Allen. When Lenny and his wife, Amanda, adopt a baby, Lenny realizes that his son is a genius and becomes obsessed with finding the boy's biological mother in hopes that she will be brilliant too. But when he learns that Max's mother is Linda Ash, a kindhearted prostitute and porn star, Lenny is determined to reform her immoral lifestyle.

A Greek chorus chimes in to relate the plot to Greek mythology in this quirky comedy. The film has been rated by 733 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Mighty Aphrodite 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. Mighty Aphrodite (1995) 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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