Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Released Dec 12, 1967

1h 48m

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When Joanna Drayton (Katharine Houghton), a free-thinking white woman, and black doctor John Prentice (Sidney Poitier) become engaged, they travel to San Francisco to meet her parents. Matt Drayton (Spencer Tracy) and his wife Christina (Katharine Hepburn) are wealthy liberals who must confront the latent racism the coming marriage arouses. Also attending the Draytons' dinner are Prentice's parents (Roy E. Glenn Sr., Beah Richards), who vehemently disapprove of the relationship.

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Critics Consensus

More well-intentioned than insightful in its approach to interracial marriage, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner succeeds thanks to the fizzy chemistry of its star-studded ensemble.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

An innately compelling experience.

Rated: 5/5

Jan 14, 2022

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner toes the line between thoughtful, responsible social commentary and didactic messaging; their contents reflect a genuine national uncertainty...

Apr 29, 2020

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Brendan Gill

The New Yorker

The movie insidiously charms us into ignoring its defects, and for this the credit must go to a superb cast.

Mar 27, 2019

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Initially breezy without ever sacrificing any of its points, the picture eventually resorts to a series of static speeches. Luckily, the actors carry the day, particularly Sidney Poitier, Cecil Kellaway and, taking MVP honors, Spencer Tracy.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 15, 2023

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Stanley Kramer's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner features a masterclass in acting from Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, and Katharine Hepburn.

Jan 8, 2022

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Kramer's film does feel like a dusty time capsule. Still, as a film starring some of cinemas greatest actors, the combination of Hepburn, Poitier, and Tracy is still enough to hold the film's artifice at bay -- mostly.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 21, 2020

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Ron A.

Great social commentary on interracial marriage!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/22

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Roy J

The movie was progressive for it's time, but not as much today. But the acting is still enjoyable. Every actor received an Oscar nod for their performance...except for the legendary Poitier lol

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/22

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Jack P

Houghton was not a good cast for Joey. Her acting is simply not believable with all her forced excitement and enthusiasm. They should have cast Sally Field who was virtually the same age as Houghton and already had a lot of experience acting, which Houghton obviously had not. Sidney Poitier, Catherine Hepburn, and Spencer Tracy were fantastic. You can’t beat their acting abilities. The scenes these three or any two of these three had together without Houghton present were very rich to watch.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/10/25

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Pete B

Rewatched this and thought it might be too dated, but was pleasantly surprised. A must for any film lover.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Julian S

Though time has worn some of it, Katharine Hepburn’s performance—fierce, emotionally charged, and sharply funny—remains unforgettable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/03/25

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J H

I'm thinking it's too brief, too tightly spaced to reàlly address the subject matter. It feels like a made for TV movie. But ok, I'll admit it - Beah Richards and Spencer Tracy's parts were my favorite parts. Tracy's speech at the end comes off as a bit pontificating, but I still liked it. Not a great film, but enjoyable and satisfying. Roger Ebert wrote a good review if you want to look.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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Stanley Kramer

Director

Spencer Tracy

Matt Drayton

Katharine Hepburn

Christina Drayton

Sidney Poitier

Dr. John Wade Prentice

Katharine Houghton

Joanna "Joey" Drayton

Cecil Kellaway

Monsignor Mike Ryan

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Official Clip - What the Hell Is Going On Here?

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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Official Clip - Parental Approval

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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Official Clip - You Don't Own Me

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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Official Clip - Pleased to Meet You

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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Official Clip - Get Permanently Lost

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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Official Clip - Two People Who Fell In Love

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Synopsis

When Joanna Drayton (Katharine Houghton), a free-thinking white woman, and black doctor John Prentice (Sidney Poitier) become engaged, they travel to San Francisco to meet her parents. Matt Drayton (Spencer Tracy) and his wife Christina (Katharine Hepburn) are wealthy liberals who must confront the latent racism the coming marriage arouses. Also attending the Draytons' dinner are Prentice's parents (Roy E. Glenn Sr., Beah Richards), who vehemently disapprove of the relationship.

Director: Stanley Kramer
Producer: Stanley Kramer
Screenwriter: William Rose
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Columbia Tristar
Production Co: Stanley Kramer Company, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 12, 1967, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 21, 2007
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Mono

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