In 1953, a time when women's roles were rigidly defined, free-spirited, novice art history professor Katherine Watson begins teaching at the prestigious all-female Wellesley College which despite its academic reputation, is an environment where success is measured by 'how well' the students marry.

Encouraging these women to strive for a more enlightened future, Watson challenges the administration and inspires her students to look beyond the image of what is, and consider the possibilities of what could be contrary to popular belief.

Directed by
Mike Newell

Cast
Julia Roberts - Katherine Ann Watson
Julia Stiles - Joan Brandwyn
Kirsten Dunst - Betty Warren
Maggie Gyllenhaal - Giselle Levy
Marcia Gay Harden - Nancy Abbey
Dominic West - Bill Dunbar
Topher Grace - Tommy Donegal
Ginnifer Goodwin - Connie Baker
Juliet Stevenson - Amanda Armstrong
Laura Allen - Susan Delacorte
John Slattery - Paul Moore

Production Co.
Shoelace Productions

Produced by
Joe Roth
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Paul Schiff

Studio
Columbia Pictures

Writer
Lawrence Konner
Mark Rosenthal

Music
Rachel Portman