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TV MOVIE . 1996 . 2h 19m . 6.1/10

Norma Jean & Marilyn_

"Marilyn Monroe was our fantasy. Norma Jean was her reality."

This film follows Norma Jean from her simple, ambitious youth to her sex star pinnacle and back down. She moves from lover to lover in order to further her career. She finds fame but never happiness, only knowing seduction but not love.

Starring Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, Josh Charles
6.1/10
Rating
2h 19m
Runtime
1996
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Marilyn Monroe was our fantasy. Norma Jean was her reality.

This film follows Norma Jean from her simple, ambitious youth to her sex star pinnacle and back down. She moves from lover to lover in order to further her career. She finds fame but never happiness, only knowing seduction but not love.

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Cast
Ashley Judd stars as Norma Jean Dougherty in Norma Jean & Marilyn.
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Year context
Norma Jean & Marilyn was released 30 years ago in 1996.
Overview
This film follows Norma Jean from her simple, ambitious youth to her sex star pinnacle and back down. She moves from lover to lover in order to further her c...
Norma Jean & Marilyn is a TV Movie, Drama, History film with a runtime of 2h 19m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
139 min (2h 19m)
Rating
6.1/10 (35 votes)

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What is Norma Jean & Marilyn about?
This film follows Norma Jean from her simple, ambitious youth to her sex star pinnacle and back down. She moves from lover to lover in order to further her career. She finds fame but never happiness, only knowing seduction but not love.
How long is Norma Jean & Marilyn?
Norma Jean & Marilyn has a runtime of 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Who stars in Norma Jean & Marilyn?
The cast of Norma Jean & Marilyn includes Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, Josh Charles, Ron Rifkin, David Dukes.
What is the rating of Norma Jean & Marilyn?
Norma Jean & Marilyn has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 35 votes on TMDB.

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