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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939): movie guide
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) is a Comedy, Drama running about 130 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.8/10 from 1,255 votes. Notable cast includes James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1939-10-19
- Runtime: 130 min
- TMDB: 7.8/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1939-10-19

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What is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington about?
After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.
Cast highlights
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington features James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1939-10-19. Runtime: 130 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (1,255 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is listed as Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington runs about 130 minutes.
- Who stars in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
- Cast highlights include James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell.
- Does Cinema Box stream Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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