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Still from Guess Who's Coming to Dinner — Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) — Stanley KramerPhotographed by Sam Leavitt

Poster for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Stanley Kramer

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

English / 1967 / 1h 48m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.87/5·58K ratings·11.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A couple's attitudes are challenged when their daughter brings home a fiancé who is black.

Included in
Starring Sidney Poitier
Position 13
Included in
Additions: February 2020
Position 44

Credits

Crew

DirectorStanley Kramer

WriterWilliam Rose

CinematographerSam Leavitt

Composer,

EditorRobert C. Jones

ProducerStanley Kramer

Cast

Spencer Tracyas Matt Drayton

Sidney Poitieras John Prentice

Katharine Hepburnas Christina Drayton

Katharine Houghtonas Joanna "Joey" Drayton

Cecil Kellawayas Monsignor Ryan

Beah Richardsas Mrs. Prentice

Roy Glennas Mr. Prentice

Isabel Sanfordas Tillie

Virginia Christineas Hilary St. George

Alexandra Hayas Carhop

Barbara Randolphas Dorothy

D'Urville Martinas Frankie

Tom Heatonas Peter

Grace Gaynoras Judith

Skip Martinas Delivery Boy

John Hudkinsas Cab Driver

Jacqueline Fontaineas Singer (uncredited)

Yuki Tanias Japanese Waitress (uncredited)

Garrett Cassellas Mailman (uncredited)

June Whitley Tayloras Edie (voice) (uncredited)

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) | Criteria