Lolita
"How did they ever make a movie of Lolita?"
Originally released in 1962. Lolita is a drama/comedy film. directed by Stanley Kubrick. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring James Mason, Shelley Winters, and Sue Lyon
Synopsis
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 13, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 34m
154 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (2,194 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.3M
4.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
James Mason
as Prof. Humbert Humbert
Shelley Winters
as Charlotte Haze
Sue Lyon
as Dolores "Lolita" Haze
Gary Cockrell
as Richard T. "Dick" Siller
Jerry Stovin
as John Farlow
Diana Decker
as Jean Farlow
Lois Maxwell
as Nurse Mary Lore
Cec Linder
as Physician
Bill Greene
as George Swine
Shirley Douglas
as Mrs. Starch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,250,000
Production Companies
- Seven Arts Productions
- Harris Kubrick Pictures
- A.A. Productions, Ltd.
- Anya Pictures
- Transworld Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lolita about?
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he s...
Who directed Lolita?
Lolita was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
How long is Lolita?
Lolita has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
When was Lolita released?
Lolita was released on June 13, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lolita?
The main cast of Lolita includes James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon, Gary Cockrell, Jerry Stovin.
Is Lolita worth watching?
Lolita has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 2,194 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.