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Adventure drama
Mirror Mirror (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mirror Mirror is a 2012 adventure drama directed by Tarsem Singh, starring Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer and Lily Collins. It is partly based on Snow White by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $183 million worldwide on a $85 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Tarsem Singh
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Relativity Media
- Budget
- $85M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Mirror Mirror About?
The premise of Mirror Mirror without spoilers, adapted from Snow White by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A vain and ruthless queen schemes to maintain her power, manipulating both the kingdom’s throne and the affections of a spirited young woman named Snow White. When Snow White unwittingly captures the heart of a charming prince, the queen banishes her to the forest. There, she must navigate perilous dangers and discover her own strength to overcome the queen’s dark magic and reclaim her rightful place.
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Cast & crew
Mirror Mirror Cast
Julia Roberts leads the cast, with Armie Hammer and Lily Collins. Directed by Tarsem Singh.
- Director Tarsem Singh
Ratings
Mirror Mirror Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mirror Mirror 46 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
268 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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Plot
Mirror Mirror Plot Summary
What happens in Mirror Mirror from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this mystical tale, the enchantress Clementianna has spun a narrative of her own design. Once wedded to the widowed king, she witnessed him embark on a treacherous quest to eliminate the darkness that plagued their kingdom, a journey from which he never returned. Left alone, Clementianna took control and imprisoned her young stepdaughter, Princess Snow White, within the palace confines.
Full summary
The whole story of Mirror Mirror, scene by scene
Box office
Mirror Mirror Box Office & Budget
Mirror Mirror grossed $183 million worldwide on a $85 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $64.9 million came from the US and Canada and $118.1 million (65%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$183M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $64.9M
- International
- $118.1M
- Budget
- $85M
US & Canada 35%
Rest of the world 65%
Awards
Mirror Mirror Awards & Nominations
Mirror Mirror was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
Videos
Mirror Mirror Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Snow White versus The Queen
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Mirror Mirror?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the enchantress who marries the widowed king?
Details
Mirror Mirror Also Known As
48 alternative titles, including “Veidrodeli, veidrodeli” and “Mirror Mirror: The Untold Adventures of Snow White”.
- Also known as
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- Veidrodeli, veidrodeli
- Mirror Mirror: The Untold Adventures of Snow White
- Miroir miroir
- 魔镜 ﹡魔镜：白雪公主决战黑心皇后
- Lille spejl på væggen der - Eventyret om Snehvide
- Spegel, spegel - Bröderna Grimms äventyr om Snövit
- Äventyret om Snövit
- Äventyret om Snövit - Spegel spegel
- Kathrefti, kathreftaki mou
- Spieglein Spieglein
- Blancanieves (Mirror
- Mirror)
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- Espejito
- Biancaneve
- Spegel spegel - Äventyret om Snövit
- Pamuk Prenses'in Maceraları
- Огледалце, огледалце
- Spieglein Spieglein - Die wirklich wahre Geschichte von Schneewittchen
- Sněhurka
- Blanche Neige
- Eventyret om Snehvide: Lille spejl på væggen der
- Белоснежка: Месть гномов
- Espelho Meu
- Espelho Meu! Há Alguém Mais Gira do Que Eu?
- 白雪公主之魔镜魔镜
- Tükröm, tükröm
- Sneeuwwitje
- Królewna Śnieżka
- Snehulienka
- 白雪姫と鏡の女王
- Καθρέφτη
- Καθρεφτάκι Μου
- Білосніжка: Помста гномів
- Lille speil på veggen der
- Oglindă, oglinjoară
- 백설공주
- מראה מראה: הסיפור האמיתי
- Espelho
- Veidrodėli, veidrodėli... Snieguolės istorija
- Kerro, kerro kuvastin
- จอมโจรสโนไวท์ กับ ราชินีบานฉ่ำ
- 魔鏡•魔鏡:白雪公主決戰黑心皇后
- 魔鏡，魔鏡
- Espejito espejito
- Zrcalce, zrcalce
- Miroir
- Blancaneu, სარკევ, სარკევ მითხარი
- Gương Kia Ngự Ở Trên Tường
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FAQ
Mirror Mirror FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Mirror Mirror, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mirror Mirror?
Mirror Mirror runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Mirror Mirror released?
Mirror Mirror was released on March 30, 2012.
Who directed Mirror Mirror?
Mirror Mirror was directed by Tarsem Singh.
More films by Tarsem Singh Who is in the cast of Mirror Mirror?
Mirror Mirror stars Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer and Lily Collins.
How much did Mirror Mirror make at the box office?
Mirror Mirror grossed $183 million worldwide ($64.9 million domestic, $118.1 million international) on a budget of $85 million.
How is Mirror Mirror rated?
Mirror Mirror has 46 on Metacritic, 59% on TMDB, 2.9/5 on Letterboxd and 3.7/5 on Movie Insider.
Is Mirror Mirror based on a book?
Yes. Mirror Mirror is partly adapted from Snow White by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm and Bernadette Watts.
Was Mirror Mirror nominated for any awards?
Mirror Mirror received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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