Woman of the Year

1942, Comedy, 1h 52m

29 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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In the first romantic comedy pairing of Tracy and Hepburn, the stars' chemistry is off to a working start and the film's sparkling comedy smooths out any rough patches. Read critic reviews

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Tess Harding (Katharine Hepburn) is a progressively-minded political journalist. Sam Craig (Spencer Tracy) is a sports writer with very traditional values. The only thing the two have in common is that they both work for the same New York City newspaper. Despite an initial and mutual dislike, the two eventually fall in love and get married. When Tess wins the Woman of the Year award, traditional gender roles become flipped and their relationship suffers as a result.
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    George Stevens
  • Producer:
    Joseph L. Mankiewicz
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Distributor:
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

Katharine Hepburn
Tess Harding
Spencer Tracy
Sam Craig
Fay Bainter
Ellen Whitcomb
Reginald Owen
Clayton
Minor Watson
William J. Harding
William Bendix
"Pinkie" Peters
Gladys Blake
Flo Peters
Dan Tobin
Gerald Howe
Roscoe Karns
Phil Whittaker
William Tannen
Ellis
Ludwig Stössel
Dr. Lubbeck
Sara Haden
Matron
Edith Evanson
Alma
Henry Roquemore
Marcus P. Calverton
Cyril Ring
Mr. Harding's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Ben Lessy
Punchy (uncredited)
John Berkes
Pal (uncredited)
Duke York
Football Player (uncredited)
Winifred Harris
Chairlady (uncredited)
Joe Yule
Building Superintendent (uncredited)
George Stevens
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
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Critic Reviews for Woman of the Year

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Audience Reviews for Woman of the Year

  • Jul 04, 2017
    The movie kind of falls apart when it shifts gears from taking Hepburn's wit and independence seriously to lecturing her. I know much of that is just simply the time period but it does make the final act seem out of place.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • May 30, 2014
    This real life couple are pretty cute in the scenarios that they end up together. Tracy and Hepburn were great on their own and they really play off one another to give us something special.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Feb 02, 2013
    hepburn and tracy's first screen pairing and it's a rough ride. it's saved somewhat by some light humour but the abyss of mainstream sensibilities is evident and it drags!
    Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
  • Sep 05, 2010
    I do like Hepburn and Tracy, and they give good performances, but the story is too predictable and boring.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
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