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The Great Gatsby (1974)

Directed by Jack Clayton · 144 min · Drama, Romance

28.7 TOPICAL score · #3,661 of 6,776 films

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Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

The Great Gatsby (1974, directed by Jack Clayton) has a TOPICAL score of 28.7 - ranked 3,661 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on cast and awards, and lowest on critics. It won 2 awards from 2 nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Critics: 40% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5/10 critics' average · Metacritic 43. Audiences: TMDB 6.3/10 (531 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 32 languages.

Why this score

Each bar: better than this % of the 6,776 films we score. How the score works.

Critics14
Audience17
Awards78
Historical impact41
Lasting engagement47
Cast88
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Robert Redford (actor #40), Mia Farrow (actor #439), Bruce Dern (actor #466), Karen Black (actor #595)

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