Scent of a Woman

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟑 65/100
Total warning time: 20m
Sex/Nudity: 🟑 30/100 (3m)
  • 🟒 20/100 [01:15:00 - 01:16:00] Brief discussion about women and relationships.
  • 🟑 40/100 [01:30:00 - 01:32:00] Mild flirtation and suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: πŸ”΄ 70/100 (7m)
  • 🟑 30/100 [00:45:00 - 00:47:00] Character smokes a cigarette.
  • πŸ”΄ 80/100 [01:20:00 - 01:25:00] Characters drink alcohol excessively in a bar scene.
Violence: 🟑 40/100 (7m)
  • 🟑 30/100 [00:30:00 - 00:32:00] Verbal confrontation between characters.
  • πŸ”΄ 70/100 [01:50:00 - 01:55:00] Character threatens another with a gun.
Strong Language: 🟑 60/100 (3m)
  • 🟑 40/100 [00:20:00 - 00:21:00] Use of mild profanity.
  • πŸ”΄ 80/100 [01:10:00 - 01:12:00] Multiple instances of strong language.
Scent of a Woman
Year: 1992
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 156 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 8
Meta Score: 59
Votes: 263918
Gross: 63,895,607
Director: Martin Brest
Stars: Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, James Rebhorn, Gabrielle Anwar
Overview: A prep school student needing money agrees to "babysit" a blind man, but the job is not at all what he anticipated.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who stars in the movie 'Scent of a Woman' (1992)?
A: The movie stars Al Pacino as Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, Chris O'Donnell as Charlie Simms, James Rebhorn as Mr. Trask, and Gabrielle Anwar as Donna.
Q: What is the plot of 'Scent of a Woman' (1992)?
A: The film follows Charlie Simms (Chris O'Donnell), a prep school student who takes a job as an assistant to the blind and retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade (Al Pacino) over Thanksgiving weekend. Their time together leads to a deep bond as Slade mentors Charlie and helps him navigate a moral dilemma at school.
Q: Did Al Pacino win an Oscar for his role in 'Scent of a Woman'?
A: Yes, Al Pacino won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade in 'Scent of a Woman' (1992).
Q: What is the significance of the tango scene in 'Scent of a Woman'?
A: The tango scene, where Frank Slade (Al Pacino) dances with Donna (Gabrielle Anwar), is a pivotal moment in the film. It showcases Slade's charm, confidence, and zest for life despite his blindness, leaving a lasting impression on both Charlie and the audience.
Q: What is the moral dilemma Charlie faces in 'Scent of a Woman'?
A: Charlie Simms witnesses a prank by wealthy students but refuses to name them to the school's disciplinary committee, led by Mr. Trask (James Rebhorn). His silence puts his scholarship and future at risk, testing his integrity and courage.