Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle is a 1994 biographical drama directed by Alan Rudolph, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matthew Broderick and Campbell Scott. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide. It earned 6 award nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1995. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Alan Rudolph
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Fine Line Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle About?
The premise of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Jazz Age, the Algonquin Round Table’s celebrated members, including Dorothy Parker and Robert Benchley, engaged in spirited banter and created acclaimed literary works during lively lunches. The film explores the complexities behind their glamorous public image, revealing Dorothy Parker’s personal struggles with emotional turmoil and challenging romantic relationships. It offers a glimpse into the lives of these witty and influential figures of the era.
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- loveless marriage
- algonquin round table
- voyeurism
- voyeur
- cheating wife
- scantily clad female
- new york city
- 1920s
- jazz age
- adultery
+33 more Show fewer
- 1930s
- poetry
- writing
- theater
- independent film
- character name in title
- f rated
- female writer
- ensemble cast
- alcohol prohibition
- deep cleavage
- simulated coitus
- simulated copulation
- mature woman younger man sex
- unhappy wife
- cuckolded husband
- woman has sex with multiple partners
- horny wife
- wife pregnant by lover
- prohibition era
- friend
- female topless nudity
- flapper
- unrequited love
- new year's eve
- literature on screen
- 1950s
- 1940s
- flashback
- filmmaking
- psychotherapy
- suicide attempt
- based on true story
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Cast
Jennifer Jason Leigh leads the cast, with Matthew Broderick and Campbell Scott. Directed by Alan Rudolph.
-
Director Alan Rudolph
More from Alan Rudolph
More films directed by Alan Rudolph, best-rated first: Trouble in Mind, The Secret Lives of Dentists, Songwriter and Afterglow.
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
-
IMDb 6.4 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 76% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 61%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 66 Metascore
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 60% User score
See on TMDB
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Plot Summary
What happens in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle 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
In the Prohibition era, the famed Algonquin Hotel becomes a sanctuary for the intelligent and witty members of the “Vicious Circle,” a collective of distinguished individuals united by their literary prowess. Among them is Dorothy Parker, a celebrated author who is wrestling with the chaos stemming from her troubled marriage to a substance abuser. Struggling to find her place in this tumultuous environment, she discovers a sense of comfort and friendship with Robert Benchley, her colleague at Vanity Fair.
Full summary
The whole story of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, scene by scene
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Box Office
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- US & Canada
- $2.1M
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Awards & Nominations
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle earned 6 award nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1995. The 6 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Spirit Awards 1995.
6 nominations2 ceremonies
-
Spirit Awards 1995 5 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Alan Rudolph
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Campbell Scott
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Alan Rudolph
-
Golden Globes 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Jennifer Jason Leigh
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Imprint Blu-ray Trailer
How Well Do You Know Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character in the film?
Cars in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
8 cars on screen, including the 1978 Checker Taxicab and the 1926 Buick Standard Six.
-
1978 Checker Taxicab Important role -
1926 Buick Standard Six Minor role -
1934 Buick Series 90 Background role -
1926 Cadillac Series 314 Background role
Seen Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
Movies Like Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mrs. Parkington, Boogie Woogie and The Voyeur.
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle released?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle was released on November 23, 1994.
Who directed Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle was directed by Alan Rudolph.
More films by Alan Rudolph Who is in the cast of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matthew Broderick and Campbell Scott.
How much did Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle make at the box office?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
How is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle rated?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle nominated for any awards?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle received 6 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle have a post-credit scene?
No. Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
