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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

"A father must expose his children to a small town's outraged passions… and can only protect them with his love."

8.019622h 9mEN
Drama

Directed by Robert Mulligan

Rating

8.0/10

Runtime

2h 9m

Language

EN

Release

December 20, 1962

Director

Robert Mulligan

Official Trailer

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Overview

Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against f...

Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

Atticus Finch

Mary Badham

Mary Badham

Scout Finch

Phillip Alford

Phillip Alford

Jem

John Megna

John Megna

Dill Harris

Frank Overton

Frank Overton

Sheriff Heck Tate

Brock Peters

Brock Peters

Tom Robinson

Rosemary Murphy

Rosemary Murphy

Maudie Atkinson

Ruth White

Ruth White

Mrs. Dubose

Estelle Evans

Estelle Evans

Calpurnia

Paul Fix

Paul Fix

Judge Taylor

Collin Wilcox Paxton

Collin Wilcox Paxton

Mayella Violet Ewell

James Anderson

James Anderson

Bob Ewell

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of To Kill a Mockingbird. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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