Lolita(1962)
“How did they ever make a movie of Lolita?”
Overview
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.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Studio
Seven Arts Productions
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$9M
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
Marianne Stone
as Vivian Darkbloom
Marion Mathie
as Miss Lebone
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1962
Runtime
2h 34m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Seven Arts Productions • Harris Kubrick Pictures • A.A. Productions, Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lolita?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Lolita (1962).
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 soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
Who directed Lolita?▼
Lolita was directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1962. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is Lolita?▼
Lolita has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
Who stars in Lolita?▼
The cast of Lolita includes 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 and more.
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