Comedy drama

Daisy Miller (1974): Cast, Ratings & Plot

Name: Daisy Miller
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1974-05-22
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cast: Cloris Leachman, Eileen Brennan, Cybill Shepherd, Mildred Natwick, Nicholas Jones

Daisy Miller is a 1974 comedy drama directed by Peter Bogdanovich, starring Cloris Leachman, Eileen Brennan and Cybill Shepherd. It is based on Daisy Miller by Henry James. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating: 6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
award nomination: 1
Metascore: 48

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Released: May 22, 1974
Runtime: 1h 31m (91 min)
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Genres: Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language: English
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Based on: Daisy Miller by Henry James
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Daisy Miller About?

The premise of Daisy Miller without spoilers, adapted from Daisy Miller by Henry James. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young American woman traveling through Europe with her mother finds herself drawn to the allure of a different lifestyle, challenging the rigid social customs of the European elite. Her unconventional behavior and spirited nature captivate a young American expatriate, but also draw criticism and scandal within the traditional circles she encounters, leading to complex relationships and unforeseen consequences.

Daisy Miller Themes & Keywords

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period drama
italy
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american
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courtship

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tourist
socialite
social climber
high society
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culture clash
class differences
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patrician
nouveau riche
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Cast & crew

Daisy Miller Cast

Cloris Leachman leads the cast, with Eileen Brennan and Cybill Shepherd. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich; 10 actors are credited in all.

Director Peter Bogdanovich

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More from Peter Bogdanovich

More films directed by Peter Bogdanovich, best-rated first: The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon, The Great Buster: A Celebration and Noises Off....

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Ratings

Daisy Miller Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Daisy Miller 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb

6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes

71% Tomatometer

Popcornmeter 33%
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Metacritic

48 Metascore
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TMDB

61% User score
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Plot

Daisy Miller Plot Summary

What happens in Daisy Miller from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the picturesque town of Vevey, Switzerland, young Randolph C. Miller—a lively American boy—explores a hotel on his own. He approaches another American, Frederick Winterbourn, on the outdoor patio, promptly asking for a lump of sugar. The scene takes a turn when Annie P. Miller, affectionately known as Daisy, strolls in carrying a parasol, and Randolph enthusiastically introduces her as his older sister. Frederick quickly engages with Daisy, unearthing their shared origins from upstate New York and their anticipation of visiting Italy after their Swiss stay. Daisy, with her effervescent personality, overwhelms Frederick with her chatter, making plans to visit Chillon, a historic castle nearby.

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