Kate & Leopold

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Kate & Leopold

PG-13

Released Dec 25, 2001

2h 1m

Romance

Comedy

Fantasy

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Kate McKay (Meg Ryan) is a modern day executive, a 21st century woman driven to succeed in the corporate world. Leopold, the third Duke of Albany, is a charming gent and bachelor of the late 18OOs. With career and social expectations looming, each has grown cynical about the very notion of falling in love. But when a rip in the fabric of time thrusts Leopold into present day New York, the potential for an old-fashioned modern romance ignites.

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Critics Consensus

Though Jackman charms, Kate and Leopold is bland and predictable, and the time travel scenario lacks inner logic.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Some nice moments but overall not a total success.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Lael Loewenstein

Variety

A time-travel romantic comedy whose best elements -- Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman -- overcome distracting plot holes, loose threads and assorted contrivances to make for a mostly charming and diverting tale.

Sep 26, 2008

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Emma Cochrane

Empire Magazine

Despite a promising premise, Jackman's Golden Globe-nominated performance remains the only tangible reason to see this movie.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

Manners, courtesy, chivalry, decorum, and honesty aren’t distant arcane archetypes. They are timeless traits that should never become passé, viewed as square, antiquated, socially scolded, or out of favor.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 13, 2023

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

one of these dreamy Hollywood confections that never touches any kind of identifiable reality for a second'

Rated: 3/5

Apr 8, 2022

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Kate & Leopold may have some plot holes but Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman are able to leave us entertained.

Feb 6, 2022

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152 windows into your sou l

I’ll admit, my expectations for this 25 year old movie, ‘Kate and Leopold’ were not very high – I couldn’t have been more wrong, with it delivering a timeless message! I was surprisingly captivated by the many tender moments - beneath the comedy, is a touching love story, filled with 19th century intrigue and romance. Meg Ryan playing Kate McKay – has recently given up on a failed four year relationship, jaded by a series of disappointments, and has seemingly lost all hope of ever finding true love. Hugh Jackman, Leopold the Duke of Albany, is transported in time from 19th century to modern day New York City, and is immediately smitten by Kate. He employs the only approach he knows - 150 year old charm, seducing a hesitant Kate into his arms and eventually on a journey back in time. This movie successfully disproves the modern day myth - you can’t live a fairy tale! Old fashioned ideals never go out of style! Ladies, hold your man to a higher standard by exhibiting grace – you unknowingly possess all the control of your own fate!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Marje K

I haven't been a great fan of romantic comedies in recent years. There's something lacking in them. But I've never been disappointed by any movie with Meg Ryan. Is it her, the quality of the films she agrees to be in, or were the writers better 2 decades ago? I don't know. This movie had some minor issues for me, but I'd still want to watch it again!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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Maryella B

Charming, fun, romantic and better than some of the remakes and movies we are being told are must sees.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Timothy V

I disagree with the negativity it's a good movie my wife and I both love it..

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/25

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Audience Member

had so much potential if it wasn't a romance movie

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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Derin B

THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER WATCHED IT IS SO GOOD AND SOOOOOO CUTE

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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James Mangold

Director

Meg Ryan

Kate McKay

Hugh Jackman

Leopold

Liev Schreiber

Stuart

Breckin Meyer

Charlie McKay

Natasha Lyonne

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Synopsis

Kate McKay (Meg Ryan) is a modern day executive, a 21st century woman driven to succeed in the corporate world. Leopold, the third Duke of Albany, is a charming gent and bachelor of the late 18OOs. With career and social expectations looming, each has grown cynical about the very notion of falling in love. But when a rip in the fabric of time thrusts Leopold into present day New York, the potential for an old-fashioned modern romance ignites.

Director: James Mangold
Producer: Cathy Konrad
Screenwriter: James Mangold, Steven Rogers, Steven Rogers
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax Films, Konrad Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $47.1M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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