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Kate & Leopold

Kate & Leopold

If they lived in the same century, they'd be perfect for each other.

20016.31h 58m

Overview

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.

Directed by James Mangold
Written by James Mangold, Steven Rogers
Produced by Cathy Konrad
Box OfficeBudget: $48.0MRevenue: $76.0M

Top Cast

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Kate McKay

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Leopold

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Stuart Besser

Breckin Meyer

Breckin Meyer

Charlie McKay

Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne

Darci

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

J.J. Camden

Paxton Whitehead

Paxton Whitehead

Uncle Millard

Spalding Gray

Spalding Gray

Dr. Geisler

Josh Stamberg

Josh Stamberg

Colleague Bob

Matthew Sussman

Matthew Sussman

Ad Executive Phil

Themes & Keywords

new york citytime traveldukefish out of waterfalling in lovescientistdeadlinedogapartment buildingtv commercialbrooklyn bridgeex-boyfriend ex-girlfriend relationshipuncle nephew relationshipadvertising executivebroken elevatorjumping off a bridgegentlemanadvertising agencymental hospitaltime portalbrother sister relationship2000s1870sproprietymarry for moneybig sister little brotherscientific theory

About Kate & Leopold

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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