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Legally Blonde

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75% Tomatometer 205 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all. She wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But there is one thing stopping him (Matthew Davis) from proposing: She is too blond. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back.
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Critics Consensus

Though the material is predictable and formulaic, Reese Witherspoon's funny, nuanced performance makes this movie better than it would have been otherwise.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) May 29, 2026
5/5
The premise is “fish out of water” perfection. Go to Full Review Kay Dickinson Sight & Sound May 28, 2026
Legally Blonde cautions us that labels can be misleading – unless, perhaps, they’re the fabulous Prada ones that adorn Elle’s wardrobe. Go to Full Review Manohla Dargis L.A. Weekly May 21, 2026
No matter how often director Robert Luketic drops the beat -- faster, young sir, faster! -- Witherspoon never does. With her ductile physicality and undeniable charm, she remains acutely present even when everyone else has checked out. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy May 22, 2026
3/4
A cut (and style) above other comedies of this ilk, Legally Blonde mainly succeeds because of Witherspoon's winning performance. Go to Full Review Mary Kunz Goldman Buffalo News May 21, 2026
3.5/4
I loved this film, as will anyone who has ever walked a mile in Elle's strappy pink sandals. And who hasn't? Go to Full Review Katherine Monk Vancouver Sun May 21, 2026
It's far from brilliant, but there's something about the way each actor approached the lines in this comic low-relief that won me over. Most of the credit has to go to Witherspoon. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Deb May 28, 2026 It was entertaining to watch this on the big screen again! See more Tom B May 28, 2026 Sweet film about self-image and confidence. See more Angela A May 28, 2026 Still holds up - such a great movie and so much fun to see it in on the big screen! See more Stacey May 28, 2026 This classic movie never disappoints! Great to see it back in the theater! See more CindyL May 26, 2026 Just as good seeing it now as it was in 2001. Loved it! See more Secret's in the Sauce May 25, 2026 It's a great feel-good movie. I enjoy the message about trusting yourself. No violence, sex or bad language so, great for the whole family. While it isn't the thought-provoking films I typically see, it is a nice Sunday matinee show to see with friends. See more Read all reviews
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Robert Luketic

Director

Reese Witherspoon

Elle Woods

Luke Wilson

Emmett

Selma Blair

Vivian

Matthew Davis

Warner

Victor Garber

Professor Callahan

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Legally Blonde

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Synopsis Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all. She wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But there is one thing stopping him (Matthew Davis) from proposing: She is too blond. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back.
Director
Robert Luketic
Producer
Marc Platt, Ric Kidney
Screenwriter
Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith, Amanda Brown
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Marc Platt Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 13, 2001, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
May 24, 2026
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$96.5M
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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