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John and Mary

  • 19691969
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.2K
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John and Mary (1969)
  • Drama
  • Romance
John and Mary meet in a singles bar, sleep together, and spend the next day getting to know each other.John and Mary meet in a singles bar, sleep together, and spend the next day getting to know each other.John and Mary meet in a singles bar, sleep together, and spend the next day getting to know each other.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Yates
  • Writers
    • John Mortimer(screenplay)
    • Mervyn Jones(novel)
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Mia Farrow
    • Michael Tolan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Yates
  • Writers
    • John Mortimer(screenplay)
    • Mervyn Jones(novel)
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Mia Farrow
    • Michael Tolan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Dustin Hoffman, Mia Farrow, and Peter Yates in John and Mary (1969)
    Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow in John and Mary (1969)
    Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow in John and Mary (1969)
    Dustin Hoffman and Peter Yates in John and Mary (1969)
    Dustin Hoffman and Peter Yates in John and Mary (1969)
    Dustin Hoffman and Peter Yates in John and Mary (1969)
    Dustin Hoffman in John and Mary (1969)
    Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow in John and Mary (1969)
    Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow in John and Mary (1969)
    Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow in John and Mary (1969)
    Mia Farrow in John and Mary (1969)
    Dustin Hoffman in John and Mary (1969)

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    Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman
    • Johnas John
    Mia Farrow
    Mia Farrow
    • Maryas Mary
    Michael Tolan
    Michael Tolan
    • Jamesas James
    Sunny Griffin
    Sunny Griffin
    • Ruthas Ruth
    Stanley Beck
    • Ernestas Ernest
    Tyne Daly
    Tyne Daly
    • Hilaryas Hilary
    Alix Elias
    Alix Elias
    • Janeas Jane
    Julie Garfield
    • Franas Fran
    Marvin Lichterman
    • Deanas Dean
    Marian Mercer
    Marian Mercer
    • Mags Elliotas Mags Elliot
    Susan Taylor
    • Minnieas Minnie
    Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis
    • John's Motheras John's Mother
    Carl Parker
    • The Tennis Playeras The Tennis Player
    Richard Clarke
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Alexander Cort
    • Imaginary Film Directoras Imaginary Film Director
    Cleavon Little
    Cleavon Little
    • The Film Directoras The Film Director
    Marilyn Chris
    Marilyn Chris
    • The Film Director's Wifeas The Film Director's Wife
    Kristoffer Tabori
    Kristoffer Tabori
    • The Boy Scoutas The Boy Scout
    • Director
      • Peter Yates
    • Writers
      • John Mortimer(screenplay)
      • Mervyn Jones(novel)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Ruth Gordon won her Best Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar for Rosemary's Baby (1968) in April 1969, she was asked backstage by the reporters if Mia Farrow was upset at being overlooked for a nomination in the same film. "Nahhh", Gordon replied, "Besides she'll win it next year for John and Mary (1969)." Alas, Farrow was snubbed for this film as well.
    • Quotes

      Mary: I don't want anymore to do with it. Not with jealousy, competition, the sound of bugles when we're all meant to line up for battle. When the bugle blows, I want to go home quietly. Lock the door, take off the telephone. I'll wash my hair, watch the saturday night movie and go to bed with a plate of cornflakes. I can do that most efficiently. I can vanish.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: Guest Starring Tony Curtis Again (1970)
    • Soundtracks
      Maybe Tomorrow
      Music by Quincy Jones

      Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman

    User reviews27

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Mia Farrow and Dustin Hoffman pairing...very interesting.
    I saw this film when it opened in 1969. My memory may be clouded by the past, but I remember enjoying the teaming of Mia Farrow and Dustin Hoffman very much.

    Both actors are very good in this movie. It's a small intimate two character story and depicts the "one-night" stand morals that were just beginning to take hold.

    The conceit is they don't ask each other's name until the end.

    Mia had just completed "Rosemary's Baby" and Dustin had "The Graduate." They were young and especially successful as actors.

    I highly recommend it, if you can find it.
    helpful•21
    5
    • maxren17
    • Nov 11, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 1969 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • John und Mary
    • Filming locations
      • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Debrod
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,000,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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