Scent of a Woman (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Scent of a Woman is a 1992 drama directed by Martin Brest, starring Chris O'Donnell and Al Pacino. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes and earned $134.1 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Leading Role, and 4 awards in all. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 37m (157 min)
- Director
- Martin Brest
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scent of a Woman About?
The premise of Scent of a Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A blind, retired Army officer, known for his sharp temper, hires a young man to be his caretaker over Thanksgiving. The student hopes to earn money for college, but finds himself unexpectedly challenged by his demanding employer. As they experience New York City together, their initial conflict gives way to a complex relationship filled with humor, poignant observations about life, and a shared journey towards understanding and acceptance.
Scent of a Woman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blind character
- private school
- tango
- thanksgiving
- philogyny
- loss of eyesight
- difficult decisons
- suicide attempt
- prank
- colonel
- trip
- jack daniels
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- change of heart
- tears
- weekend
- depression
- blind driver
- bitterness
- visually impaired person
- remake of italian film
- blindness
- preparatory school
- army life
- remake
- based on novel
- reference to william howard taft
- gender in title
- remake of european film
- american remake
- american remake of european film
- american remake of italian film
- foreign language adaptation
- literature on screen
- italian literature on screen
- based on film
- 20th century literature on screen
- blind man
- mentor
- patronizing
- car
- convertible
- italian car
- ferrari car
- ferrari motor vehicle
- british car
- jaguar the car
- jaguar motor vehicle
- jaguar xjs
- u.s. car
- lincoln the car
Scent of a Woman Cast
Chris O'Donnell leads the cast, with Al Pacino. Directed by Martin Brest.
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Director Martin Brest
More from Martin Brest
More films directed by Martin Brest, best-rated first: Midnight Run, Beverly Hills Cop, Going in Style and Meet Joe Black.
Scent of a Woman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scent of a Woman 57 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 78% User score
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Scent of a Woman Plot Summary
What happens in Scent of a Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charlie Simms, portrayed by Chris O’Donnell, finds himself navigating the elite corridors of Baird, an exclusive New England prep school that caters to the affluent. In stark contrast to his classmates, who bask in the privileges of wealth, Charlie hails from a modest background in Oregon where his stepfather and mother jointly manage a grocery store. Winning a Young America merit scholarship is the only reason Charlie is able to attend such a prestigious institution.
Full summary
The whole story of Scent of a Woman, scene by scene
Scent of a Woman Box Office
Scent of a Woman grossed $134.1 million worldwide. $63.1 million came from the US and Canada and $71 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$134.1M
- US & Canada
- $63.1M
- International
- $71M
Scent of a Woman Awards & Nominations
Scent of a Woman won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Leading Role, and 4 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1993, with 3 wins from 4 nominations.
4 wins9 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay – Helle Goldman
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Golden Globes 1993 3 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Al Pacino
- Won Best Screenplay – Helle Goldman
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) – Chris O'Donnell
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Oscars 1993 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Actor in a Leading Role – Al Pacino
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Directing – Martin Brest
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
Scent of a Woman Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer, 4 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip The Tango
- Clip "I'll Show You Out of Order!"
- Clip Thanksgiving Dinner Extended Preview
- Clip Good Morning Charlie
How Well Do You Know Scent of a Woman?
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 the name of the protagonist student in the movie?
Cars in Scent of a Woman
27 cars on screen, including the 1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 1989 Ferrari Mondial t.
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1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Main role -
1989 Ferrari Mondial t Important role -
1992 Jaguar XJS XJ27 Important role -
1980 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Scent of a Woman Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Запах женщины” and “Zapach kobiety”.
- Also known as
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- Запах женщины
- Zapach kobiety
- En duft af kvinde
- 여인의 향기
- Esencia de mujer
- Perfume de mujer
- بوی خوش زن
- Усещане за жена
- Άρωμα Γυναίκας
- Kadin Kokusu
- Egy asszony illata
- Le temps d'un week-end
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- Der Duft der Frauen - Al Pacino
- En kvinnas doft
- Naisen tuoksu
- Perfume de Mulher
- セント・オブ・ウーマン／夢の香り：1992
- Qadın Qoxusu
- 闻香识女人
- Կնոջ բույրը
- Knoj Buyry
- Der Duft der Frauen
- Scent of a Woman - Profumo di donna
- Kadın Kokusu
- Vůně ženy
- Parfum de femeie
- ניחוח אישה
- Запах жінки
- Vonj po ženski
- Parfum de femme
- Duften av kvinne
- セント・オブ・ウーマン／夢の香り
- 女人香
- Moters kvapas
- Vôňa ženy
- عطر امرأة
- Miris žene
- ผู้ชายหัวใจไม่ปอกเปลือก
- Hương Đàn Bà
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Scent of a Woman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Scent of a Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scent of a Woman?
Scent of a Woman runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
When was Scent of a Woman released?
Scent of a Woman was released on December 23, 1992.
Who directed Scent of a Woman?
Scent of a Woman was directed by Martin Brest.
More films by Martin Brest Who is in the cast of Scent of a Woman?
Scent of a Woman stars Chris O'Donnell and Al Pacino.
How much did Scent of a Woman make at the box office?
Scent of a Woman grossed $134.1 million worldwide ($63.1 million domestic, $71 million international).
How is Scent of a Woman rated?
Scent of a Woman has 57 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
What awards did Scent of a Woman win?
Scent of a Woman won 4 awards from 9 nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes 1993.
Does Scent of a Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. Scent of a Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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