Evita (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Evita is a 1996 biographical musical directed by Alan Parker, starring Madonna, Jimmy Nail and Jonathan Pryce. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $141 million worldwide on a $55 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Song), and 4 awards in all. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Alan Parker
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $55M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Evita About?
The premise of Evita without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This powerful biopic chronicles the life of Eva Perón, who rose from humble beginnings to become a beloved and influential figure in Argentina. As she gains prominence, she champions women's empowerment and social reform, becoming a formidable force and eclipsing even the presidency of her husband, Domingo Perón. Her passionate advocacy and dedication to the working class solidify her iconic status.
Evita Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- argentine president
- argentinian politics
- actress
- politics
- military
- singer
- government
- one word title
- female protagonist
- marching
- procession
- deification
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- military officer
- movie camera
- la prensa the newspaper
- ballroom
- train
- rainbow
- earthquake
- tear gas
- rebellion
- military coup
- revolution
- limousine
- rally
- reference to franco
- reference to benito mussolini
- reference to christian dior
- reference to lauren bacall
- pope
- catholic church
- catholic
- older man younger woman relationship
- singing narrator
- mourning
- grief
- demonstration
- explosion
- riot
- immortality
- polo
- newsreel footage
- watching a movie
- class differences
- lying in state
- coffin
- bar
- dance hall
- model
- photograph
Evita Cast
Madonna leads the cast, with Jimmy Nail and Jonathan Pryce. Directed by Alan Parker; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alan Parker
More from Alan Parker
More films directed by Alan Parker, best-rated first: The Commitments, Birdy, Bugsy Malone and Mississippi Burning.
Evita Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Evita 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 61% User score
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Evita Plot Summary
What happens in Evita from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A cinematic adaptation of the immensely popular musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, “Evita” chronicles the tumultuous life of Argentina’s most polarizing First Lady, Eva Perón (1919 - 1952). The film opens with her magnificent funeral, drawing an astonishing seven million mourners, before the narrative transports us back over a decade, revealing how a struggling B-movie actress transformed into the figure of contentious adoration.
In the late 1930s, seeking escape from her mundane rural life, Eva Duarte (Madonna) persuades a charming yet unreliable musician, Jimmy Nail, to whisk her away to the vibrant capital, Buenos Aires, where she sets her sights on stardom. After facing abandonment and enduring dire straits, Eva cleverly navigates the entertainment industry, ultimately establishing herself as a sought-after radio and film star.
Full summary
The whole story of Evita, scene by scene
Evita Box Office & Budget
Evita grossed $141 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $50 million came from the US and Canada and $91 million (65%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$141M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $50M
- International
- $91M
- Budget
- $55M
Evita Awards & Nominations
Evita won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Song), and 4 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1997, with 3 wins from 5 nominations.
4 wins18 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1997 3 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Won Best Original Song
- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Madonna
- Nominated Best Director – Alan Parker
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Antonio Banderas
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Oscars 1997 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Music (Original Song)
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Sound
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BAFTA 1997 8 nominations- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
Evita Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Official Theatrical Teaser Trailer
How Well Do You Know Evita?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Evita
30 cars on screen, including the 1948 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1941 Cadillac Series 62.
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1948 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Important role -
1946 Chevrolet 'Art Deco' Minor role -
1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Minor role
Evita Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Эвита” and “贝隆夫人”.
- Also known as
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- Эвита
- 贝隆夫人
- אוויטה
- 에비타
- エビータ
- Евита, ევიტა
- Евіта
- Εβίτα
- 阿根廷，別為我哭泣
- เอวีต้า
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Movies Like Evita
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Evita Peron, Eva Perón and Santa Evita.
Evita FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Evita, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Evita?
Evita runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Evita released?
Evita was released on December 25, 1996.
Who directed Evita?
Evita was directed by Alan Parker.
More films by Alan Parker Who is in the cast of Evita?
Evita stars Madonna, Jimmy Nail and Jonathan Pryce, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Evita make at the box office?
Evita grossed $141 million worldwide ($50 million domestic, $91 million international) on a budget of $55 million.
How is Evita rated?
Evita has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
What awards did Evita win?
Evita won 4 awards from 18 nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 1997.
Does Evita have a post-credit scene?
No. Evita has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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