Mighty Aphrodite
"Of all human weaknesses, obsession is the most dangerous, and the silliest!"
Originally released in 1995. Mighty Aphrodite is a comedy/romance film. directed by Woody Allen.
Starring Woody Allen, Mira Sorvino, and Helena Bonham Carter
Synopsis
When Lenny and his wife, Amanda, adopt a baby, Lenny realizes that his son is a genius and becomes obsessed with finding the boy's biological mother in hopes that she will be brilliant too. But when he learns that Max's mother is Linda Ash, a kindhearted prostitute and porn star, Lenny is determined to reform her immoral lifestyle. A Greek chorus chimes in to relate the plot to Greek mythology in this quirky comedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (724 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$26M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $26,000,000
Production Companies
- Miramax
- Jean Doumanian Productions
- Sweetland Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mighty Aphrodite about?
When Lenny and his wife, Amanda, adopt a baby, Lenny realizes that his son is a genius and becomes obsessed with finding the boy's biological mother in hopes that she will be brilliant too. But whe...
Who directed Mighty Aphrodite?
Mighty Aphrodite was directed by Woody Allen.
How long is Mighty Aphrodite?
Mighty Aphrodite has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Mighty Aphrodite released?
Mighty Aphrodite was released on September 13, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mighty Aphrodite?
The main cast of Mighty Aphrodite includes Woody Allen, Mira Sorvino, Helena Bonham Carter, F. Murray Abraham, Donald Symington.
Is Mighty Aphrodite worth watching?
Mighty Aphrodite has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 724 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.