Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939, English. Directed by Frank Capra.
Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!
After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- James StewartJefferson Smith
- Jean ArthurClarissa Saunders
- Claude RainsJoseph Paine
- Edward ArnoldJim Taylor
- Guy KibbeeGovernor Hopper
- Thomas MitchellDiz Moore
- Eugene PalletteChick McGann
- Beulah BondiMa Smith
- H.B. WarnerSenate Majority Leader
- Harry CareyPresident of the Senate
- Astrid AllwynSusan Paine
- Ruth DonnellyEmma Hopper
Details
- Released
- 19 October 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sidney Buchman, Lewis R. Foster
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box office
- $9.6M
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: quick answers
Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 1,255 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Mr. Smith Goes to Washington have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington on?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
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Who directed Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) was directed by Frank Capra and stars James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains.