Scent of a Woman

Name: Scent of a Woman
Director: Martin Brest
Genre: Drama
Released: 1992-01-01
Duration: 156 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, James Rebhorn, Gabrielle Anwar, Philip Seymour Hoffman

1992Dir. Martin Brest2h 36m

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Runtime2h 36m

Released1992

Budget$31M

Box office$134.1M

DirectorMartin Brest

About This Movie

Scent of a Woman is a character study that's both rough around the edges and deeply layered. Pacino's performance as Colonel Slade is magnetic—he brings this blind, cantankerous vet to life in a way that feels raw and unfiltered. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the emotional beats to breathe, and there's something about the atmosphere of ’90s prep school that adds tension. The themes of honor, mentorship, and redemption are woven in, but it’s the interplay between Pacino and young Chris O’Donnell that really grounds it. You get this real sense of camaraderie amid the chaos. Plus, the practical effects in the tango scene are just a treat. It has its melodramatic moments, but they’re earned. Definitely a standout if you appreciate character-driven narratives.

Director: Martin Brest, known for character-driven dramas.Al Pacino won the Oscar for Best Actor for this role.Filmed on location in New York and at various prep schools.Features practical effects in the tango sequence, no CGI.