Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

1939 129 Minutes

Comedy | Drama

Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed on a lark by the spineless governor of his state. He is reunited with the state's senior senator--presidential hopeful...

Overall Rating

9 / 10
Verdict: Great
  • Mr. Smith Goes To Washington feels achingly relevant over 80 years later (despite serious racial neglect) and still manages to successfully chew out the myth of the flawless American system. More of an indictment on America that Capra might've int... Read the full review »