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Lolita(1997)

2h 17mDramaEnglish
7.1/10
1,977 user ratings

A forbidden love. An unthinkable attraction. The ultimate price.

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

Adrian Lyne

Studio

Pathé

Budget

$62M

Revenue

$1M

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Cast

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

as Humbert Humbert

Dominique Swain

Dominique Swain

as Dolores "Lolita" Haze

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith

as Charlotte Haze

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

as Clare Quilty

Suzanne Shepherd

Suzanne Shepherd

as Miss Pratt

Keith Reddin

Keith Reddin

as Reverend Rigger

Erin J. Dean

Erin J. Dean

as Mona

Joan Glover

Joan Glover

as Miss LaBone

Pat Perkins

as Louise

Ed Grady

as Dr. Melinik

Angela Paton

Angela Paton

as Mrs. Holmes

Michael Goodwin

Michael Goodwin

as Mr. Beale

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1997

Runtime

2h 17m

Language

English

Rating

7.1 / 10

Budget

$62M

Box Office

$1M

Production Companies

Pathé • Lolita Productions

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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 (1997).

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 Adrian Lyne and released in 1997. It is a drama film.

How long is Lolita?

Lolita has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).

Who stars in Lolita?

The cast of Lolita includes Jeremy Irons as Humbert Humbert, Dominique Swain as Dolores "Lolita" Haze, Melanie Griffith as Charlotte Haze, Frank Langella as Clare Quilty, Suzanne Shepherd as Miss Pratt and more.

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