Mighty Aphrodite (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mighty Aphrodite is a 1995 fantasy comedy starring Woody Allen and Mira Sorvino. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $6.5 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Supporting Role, and 2 awards in all. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mighty Aphrodite About?
The premise of Mighty Aphrodite without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man named Lenny impulsively adopts a young girl recognized as a child prodigy. He becomes obsessed with tracking down her biological mother, believing her genius might be hereditary. His search leads him to Linda Ash, a woman with a complicated past and a gentle nature. As Lenny tries to help Linda, he embarks on a journey of redemption, all while navigating a humorous and insightful story filled with mythological references and unexpected connections.
Mighty Aphrodite Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- adopted son
- new york city
- talking about sex
- husband wife relationship
- blind man
- reference to sugar ray leonard
- sportswriter
- department store
- reference to mike tyson
- reference to achilles
- reference to isak dinesen
- reference to joseph stalin
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- reference to earl monroe
- racetrack
- reference to mohammed ali
- hubris
- reference to isadora duncan
- reference to brooke shields
- reference to groucho marx
- reference to harpo marx
- reference to deep throat
- reference to clint eastwood
- reference to roberto duran
- reference to federico fellini
- reference to kierkegaard
- reference to diane arbus
- dysfunctional marriage
- reference to sol levitz
- reference to mahatma gandhi
- reference to heinrich boell
- sparring
- boxing gym
- theater
- man wears eyeglasses
- sex comedy
- sex spoof
- ends with a dance party
- reference to joe dimaggio
- reference to virgin mary
- reference to aphrodite
- reference to perrier
- reference to holden caulfield
- reference to the trojan horse
- reference to the philadelphia story
- reference to sprite
- tiresias character
- zeus character
- reference to the new york knicks
- 5 year old boy
- cassandra character
Mighty Aphrodite Cast
Woody Allen leads the cast, with Mira Sorvino.
Mighty Aphrodite Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mighty Aphrodite 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 67% User score
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Mighty Aphrodite Plot Summary
What happens in Mighty Aphrodite from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative begins against the backdrop of an ancient Greek ruin in Taormina, Sicily, where a chorus of voices introduces the unfolding story of Lenny Weinrib (played by Woody Allen). Lenny, a devoted Manhattan sportswriter, shares his life with Amanda, his ambitious art curator wife. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they welcome an adopted baby boy, named Max, whose remarkable abilities quickly captivate Lenny’s interest. Filled with curiosity, Lenny embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of Max’s biological mother.
Full summary
The whole story of Mighty Aphrodite, scene by scene
Mighty Aphrodite Box Office
Mighty Aphrodite grossed $6.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.5M
- US & Canada
- $6.5M
Mighty Aphrodite Awards & Nominations
Mighty Aphrodite won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Supporting Role, and 2 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1996, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
2 wins5 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 1996 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Actress in a Supporting Role – Mira Sorvino
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – Woody Allen
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Golden Globes 1996 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress) – Mira Sorvino
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Mira Sorvino
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BAFTA 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Mira Sorvino
Mighty Aphrodite Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mighty Aphrodite.
How Well Do You Know Mighty Aphrodite?
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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Who plays the role of Lenny Weinrib?
Cars in Mighty Aphrodite
8 cars on screen, including the 1994 SAAB 900 and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.
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1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1992 Honda Accord Minor role -
1990 Honda CRX Background role
Mighty Aphrodite Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “La dea dell'amore” and “Poderosa Afrodite”.
- Also known as
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- La dea dell'amore
- Poderosa Afrodite
- Maudite Aphrodite
- 無敵愛美神
- Frodige Afrodite
- Poderosa Afrodita
- 伟大的阿莫罗狄蒂
- Geliebte Aphrodite
- Sevimli Fahişe
- 非强力春药
- Mocná Afrodíté
- Hatalmas Aphrodité
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- Великая Афродита
- Ακαταμάχητη Αφροδίτη
- אפרודיטה הגדולה
- Jej wysokość Afrodyta
- 마이티 아프로디테
- Rakkauden Jumalatar
- 誘惑のアフロディーテ
- Galingoji Afroditė, დიდებული აფროდიტე
- Велика Афродіта
- På tal om Afrodite
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Mighty Aphrodite FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mighty Aphrodite, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mighty Aphrodite?
Mighty Aphrodite runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Mighty Aphrodite released?
Mighty Aphrodite was released on November 3, 1995.
Who is in the cast of Mighty Aphrodite?
Mighty Aphrodite stars Woody Allen and Mira Sorvino.
How much did Mighty Aphrodite make at the box office?
Mighty Aphrodite grossed $6.5 million worldwide.
How is Mighty Aphrodite rated?
Mighty Aphrodite has 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
What awards did Mighty Aphrodite win?
Mighty Aphrodite won 2 awards from 5 nominations, including Actress in a Supporting Role at the Oscars 1996.
Does Mighty Aphrodite have a post-credit scene?
No. Mighty Aphrodite has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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