Lolita_
GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER
"How did they ever make a movie of Lolita?"
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Lolita earned $9.3M worldwide on a $2.0M budget — a 363% return on investment.
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Year context
Lolita was released 64 years ago in 1962.
CAST (20)
James Mason
Prof. Humbert Humbert
Shelley Winters
Charlotte Haze
Sue Lyon
Dolores "Lolita" Haze
Gary Cockrell
Richard T. "Dick" Siller
Jerry Stovin
John Farlow
Diana Decker
Jean Farlow
Lois Maxwell
Nurse Mary Lore
Cec Linder
Physician
BG
Bill Greene
George Swine
Shirley Douglas
Mrs. Starch
Marianne Stone
Vivian Darkbloom
Marion Mathie
Miss Lebone
JD
James Dyrenforth
Frederick Beale Sr.
MH
Maxine Holden
Miss Fromkiss
JH
John Harrison
Tom
Colin Maitland
Charlie Sedgewick
Terry Kilburn
Man
CD
C. Denier Warren
Potts
Roland Brand
Bill Crest
Peter Sellers
Clare Quilty
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$2.0M
Budget
$9.3M
Revenue
+363%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Seven Arts Productions
AWARDS (2)
G
Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress
1962
WON
B
1962
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
154 min (2h 34m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (2,212 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$2,000,000
Box Office
$9,250,000
Profit
+$7,250,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Lolita about?
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
How long is Lolita?
Lolita has a runtime of 154 minutes (2h 34m).
Who directed Lolita?
Lolita was directed by The Godfather Part II.
Who stars in Lolita?
The cast of Lolita includes James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon, Gary Cockrell, Jerry Stovin.
How much did Lolita make at the box office?
Lolita earned $9,250,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,000,000.
What is the rating of Lolita?
Lolita has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 2,212 votes on TMDB.
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Drama
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