“If they lived in the same century, they'd be perfect for each other.”
When her scientist ex-boyfriend discovers a portal to travel through time -- and brings back a 19th-century nobleman named Leopold to prove it -- a skeptical Kate reluctantly takes responsibility for showing Leopold the 21st century. The more time Kate spends with Leopold, the harder she falls for him. But if he doesn't return to his own time, his absence will forever alter history.
Meg Ryan
Kate McKay
Hugh Jackman
Leopold
Liev Schreiber
Stuart Besser
Breckin Meyer
Charlie McKay
Natasha Lyonne
Darci
Bradley Whitford
J.J. Camden
Paxton Whitehead
Uncle Millard
Spalding Gray
Dr. Geisler
Josh Stamberg
Colleague Bob
Matthew Sussman
Ad Executive Phil
Kate & Leopold is a romance, comedy, fantasy film released in 2001 exploring themes of new york city, time travel, duke, fish out of water, falling in love, scientist. Directed by James Mangold, it stars Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber. When her scientist ex-boyfriend discovers a portal to travel through time -- and brings back a 19th-century nobleman named Leopold to prove it -- a skeptical Kate reluctantly takes responsibility for showing Leopold the 21st century. The more time Kate spends with Leopold, the harder she falls for him. But if he doesn't return to his own time, his absence will forever alter history.
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