Sabrina (1954)
90%RT Audience Score: 89%
Awards & Nominations: Won 1 Oscar
7 wins & 8 nominations total
With its humorous script and its stars’ immense charm, Sabrina remains a resonant romantic gem.
If you’re looking for a movie that’s light, bubbly, and full of heart, Sabrina is the perfect pick. Sure, the plot might not be the most original (hello, Cinderella), but the witty dialogue and charming performances from Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart make it a classic. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good romantic comedy? So grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready to swoon over Hepburn’s iconic Givenchy wardrobe and Bogart’s unexpected turn as a leading man. Sabrina might not be the most groundbreaking film out there, but it’s definitely worth a watch for anyone in need of a little bit of old Hollywood magic.
Production Company(ies)
Toho Company,
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
George Lewis Mansion – Benedict Canyon Drive, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Passed
Year of Release
1954
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.75 : 1
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Runtime:1h 53m
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 1954 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 10, 2001
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
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Audrey Hepburn – Sabrina Fairchild
William Holden – David Larrabee
Walter Hampden – Oliver Larrabee
John Williams – Thomas Fairchild
Martha Hyer – Elizabeth Tyson
Director(s)
Billy Wilder
Writer(s)
Samuel A. Taylor, Billy Wilder, Ernest Lehman
Producer(s)
Billy Wilder
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 1 Oscar
7 wins & 8 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (46) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (43) | Rotten (3)
Pleasant light entertainment.
June 23, 2021
Mae Tinee
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
[Sabrina] chatters away without making a bore of itself and which proves that the success of. Miss Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday was no mere flash in the pan.
June 23, 2021
Times (UK) Staff
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The upper-crust comic romance often gets just the measures of erotic delight and bubbly champagne fizz it needs.
March 13, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Michael Wilmington
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Constantly through the cleverness of individual situations Sabrina seems to override what is wrong with its plot and even its motivation.
April 29, 2019
Edwin Schallert
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
October 29, 2008 | Rating: A-
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films
TOP CRITIC
Script is long on glibly quipping dialog, dropped with a seemingly casual air, and broadly played situations. The splendid trouping delivers them style. Leavening the chuckles are tugs at the heart.
October 18, 2008
Variety Staff
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Hepburn is enthralling, enchanting, and enrapturing.
January 21, 2022 | Rating: A-
Frank J. Avella
Edge Media Network
It’s Bogart’s atypical portrayal that stands out.
October 23, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
There isn’t much substance in [Sabrina], but in its slight way it makes for very pleasing entertainment.
June 23, 2021
C.A. Lejeune
Observer (UK)
Very much a take on Cinderella, but updated with realistic relationships – and no wicked stepmother, save for the struggles of acceptance by the upper crust.
March 24, 2021 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
The script is tightly written and flawlessly executed. Romance supersedes comedy here, and since Wilder excelled at both genres, the result is a film classic.
March 13, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Kathryn McGarr
Common Sense Media
While a lesser film when put up against the big classics from Billy Wilder, Sabrina remains a charming romantic comedy.
July 17, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies…
Plot
Linus and David Larrabee are the two sons of a very wealthy family. Linus is all work
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Humphrey Bogart’s portrayal in Sabrina is atypical compared to his usual tough-guy roles.
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