Kate & Leopold (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Kate & Leopold is a 2001 fantasy comedy directed by James Mangold, starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $76 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- James Mangold
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kate & Leopold About?
The premise of Kate & Leopold without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A driven, modern-day businesswoman named Kate McKay finds her life unexpectedly disrupted when a charming duke from the 19th century, Leopold, mysteriously appears in New York City. Torn from his own time, Leopold finds himself navigating the unfamiliar landscape of contemporary Manhattan, while Kate grapples with the extraordinary circumstances of his arrival. As they explore their contrasting worlds, a romantic story of love and unexpected possibilities emerges, exploring the challenges and rewards of bridging the gap between two different eras.
Kate & Leopold Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- time travel
- time travel romance
- brooklyn bridge
- bridge
- falling down an elevator shaft
- altering history
- dating
- new york city
- duke
- royalty
- manners
- elevator
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- portal
- watching tv
- chase
- time traveler
- male time traveler
- backward time travel
- forward time travel
- female time traveler
- time portal
- feel good romance
- central park manhattan new york city
- predestination paradox
- accidental time travel
- 19th century
- 2000s
- 21st century
- 1870s
- time travelers paradox
- otis elevator
- bridge construction
- reference to breakfast at tiffanys
- two on a horse
- riding bareback
- climbing a fire escape
- peeping through a window
- causing a time paradox
- pokies
- horse drawn carriage
- nude woman under bed sheets
- walking a dog
- 1876
- elevator shaft
- rooftop dinner
- nipples visible through clothing
- tv spokesman
- boss sexually harassing employee
- sexual harassment
- work promotion
Kate & Leopold Cast
Meg Ryan leads the cast, with Hugh Jackman. Directed by James Mangold.
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Director James Mangold
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Kate & Leopold Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kate & Leopold 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 63% User score
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Kate & Leopold Plot Summary
What happens in Kate & Leopold 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 1876, Leopold Alexis Elijah Walker Gareth Thomas Mountbatten, the Duke of Albany and a future elevator inventor, finds himself constrained by his circumstances. His strict uncle, Millard (Paxton Whitehead), is frustrated with Leopold’s irreverence towards the monarchy and presses him to wed a wealthy American, as the Mountbatten family’s financial situation has dwindled dangerously. His uncle even told him that “on his thirtieth birthday, he had become a blemish to the family name.”
Full summary
The whole story of Kate & Leopold, scene by scene
Kate & Leopold Box Office
Kate & Leopold grossed $76 million worldwide. $47.1 million came from the US and Canada and $28.9 million (38%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$76M
- US & Canada
- $47.1M
- International
- $28.9M
Kate & Leopold Awards & Nominations
Kate & Leopold won 1 award from 4 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2001, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win4 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
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Critics' Choice 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Best Song
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Golden Globes 2001 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Original Song – Motion Picture – Sting
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Hugh Jackman
Kate & Leopold Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kate & Leopold.
How Well Do You Know Kate & Leopold?
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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In which year does Leopold find himself transported to modern New York?
Cars in Kate & Leopold
18 cars on screen, including the 2000 Cadillac DeVille and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1996 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1983 Ford Econoline Minor role
Kate & Leopold Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Kate and Leopold” and “Kate und Leopold”.
- Also known as
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- Kate and Leopold
- Kate und Leopold
- Kate et Léopold
- Кейт і Леопольд
- 隔世情缘
- Kate e Leopold
- 케이트 앤 레오폴드
- Kate a Leopold
- Büyülü Çift
- Кейт и Лео
- Kate és Leopold
- 穿越时空爱上你
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- Кейт и Леополд
- Kate și Leopold
- קייט וליאופולד
- Kate y Leopold
- Kate i Leopold
- 穿越時空愛上你
- Кейт і Лео
- ニューヨークの恋人
- 케이트 & 레오폴드, კეიტი და ლეოპოლდი
- کیت و لئوپولد
- Kate và Leopold
- Keita un Leopolds
- ข้ามเวลามาพบรัก
- La Kate i en Leopold
- 隔世俏佳人
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Kate & Leopold FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Kate & Leopold, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kate & Leopold?
Kate & Leopold runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Kate & Leopold released?
Kate & Leopold was released on December 21, 2001.
Who directed Kate & Leopold?
Kate & Leopold was directed by James Mangold.
More films by James Mangold Who is in the cast of Kate & Leopold?
Kate & Leopold stars Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman.
How much did Kate & Leopold make at the box office?
Kate & Leopold grossed $76 million worldwide ($47.1 million domestic, $28.9 million international).
How is Kate & Leopold rated?
Kate & Leopold has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
What awards did Kate & Leopold win?
Kate & Leopold won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best Original Song – Motion Picture at the Golden Globes 2001.
Does Kate & Leopold have a post-credit scene?
No. Kate & Leopold has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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