Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge is a 1990 drama directed by James Ivory, starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $7.7 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- James Ivory
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. & Mrs. Bridge About?
The premise of Mr. & Mrs. Bridge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wealthy lawyer's seemingly perfect life with his wife and children in the Midwest is disrupted by the onset of World War II. As the war progresses and societal changes occur, tensions rise within the family, exposing underlying issues and challenging their idealized existence. The film explores the impact of external events on personal relationships and the fragility of a privileged lifestyle.
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Themes & Keywords
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- character names as title
- reference to franklin d. roosevelt
- snoring man
- scene during opening credits
- building a model airplane
- mustached man
- newman and woodward
- based on the novel of the same name
- social drama
- upper middle class family
- costume drama
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- domestic drama
- feminist movie
- generational conflict
- period drama
- implied sex
- reading the bible
- interrupted sex
- sex on the floor
- kansas city missouri
- missouri
- paris cafe
- victorian morals
- dance chaperone
- european vacation
- art instructor
- moulin rouge paris
- car
- residential garage
- psychoanalyst
- implied car sex
- bank vault
- wwi veteran
- country club member
- heart disease
- racial segregation
- black maid
- magazine subscription salesman
- suicide by sleeping pills
- repressed desire
- reference to divorce
- boss secretary relationship
- unrequited love
- bouquet of flowers
- younger version of character
- german invasion of poland
- reference to harvard university
- family heirloom
- military helmet
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Cast
Paul Newman leads the cast, with Joanne Woodward. Directed by James Ivory.
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Director James Ivory
More from James Ivory
More films directed by James Ivory, best-rated first: The Remains of the Day, A Room with a View, Howards End and Maurice.
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mr. & Mrs. Bridge 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 45%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 60% User score
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Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. & Mrs. Bridge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Walter and India Bridge are a couple in their later years, residing in Kansas City during the 1930s. Thanks to Walter’s success as a lawyer, they enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, allowing India the pleasures of being a socialite housewife with grown children. However, India expresses to Walter her belief that he doesn’t truly know her, and Walter faces his own internal struggle regarding their eldest daughter Ruth’s burgeoning sexual life. When he unexpectedly catches her in an intimate moment on the living room floor, he reluctantly agrees to let her move to New York City, offering her $1,000 to support her new life.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, scene by scene
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Box Office
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge grossed $7.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.7M
- US & Canada
- $7.7M
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Awards & Nominations
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1991 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Joanne Woodward
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Oscars 1991 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Joanne Woodward
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Spirit Awards 1991 1 nomination- Nominated Best Female Lead – Joanne Woodward
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mr. & Mrs. Bridge.
How Well Do You Know Mr. & Mrs. Bridge?
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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What is Walter Bridge's profession?
Cars in Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
17 cars on screen, including the 1936 Chrysler Airstream and the 1936 Cadillac Series 60.
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1936 Cadillac Series 60 Minor role -
1933 Dodge Six Minor role -
1930 Ford Model A Minor role
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Movies Like Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Bridges of Madison County, Bridge to the Sun and Waterloo Bridge.
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. & Mrs. Bridge?
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Mr. & Mrs. Bridge released?
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge was released on November 23, 1990.
Who directed Mr. & Mrs. Bridge?
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge was directed by James Ivory.
More films by James Ivory Who is in the cast of Mr. & Mrs. Bridge?
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge stars Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.
How much did Mr. & Mrs. Bridge make at the box office?
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge grossed $7.7 million worldwide.
How is Mr. & Mrs. Bridge rated?
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was Mr. & Mrs. Bridge nominated for any awards?
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Mr. & Mrs. Bridge have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. & Mrs. Bridge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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