Scent of a Woman movie poster

Scent of a Woman

"Col. Frank Slade has a very special plan for the weekend. It involves travel, women, good food, fine wine, the tango, chauffeured limousines and a loaded forty-five. And he's bringing Charlie along for the ride."

December 23, 1992 2h 36m 7.8/10 (3,777 votes)

Originally released in 1992. Scent of a Woman is a drama film. directed by Martin Brest. With a runtime of 2h 36m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, and James Rebhorn

Synopsis

Charlie Simms is a student at a private preparatory school who comes from a poor family. To earn the money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon for Christmas, Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, a cantankerous middle-aged man who lives with his niece and her family.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 23, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 2h 36m 156 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (3,777 votes)
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Budget $31M Production budget
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Box Office $134.1M 4.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$31,000,000
Revenue
$134,100,000

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures
  • City Light Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scent of a Woman about?

Charlie Simms is a student at a private preparatory school who comes from a poor family. To earn the money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon for Christmas, Charlie takes a job over Thanksgivin...

Who directed Scent of a Woman?

Scent of a Woman was directed by Martin Brest.

How long is Scent of a Woman?

Scent of a Woman has a runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes (156 minutes total).

When was Scent of a Woman released?

Scent of a Woman was released on December 23, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Scent of a Woman?

The main cast of Scent of a Woman includes Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, James Rebhorn, Gabrielle Anwar, Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Is Scent of a Woman worth watching?

Scent of a Woman has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 3,777 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.