Legally Blonde is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Robert Luketic in his feature-length directorial debut. Written by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith from Amanda Brown's 2001 novel of the same name, it stars Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Victor Garber, and Jennifer Coolidge. Witherspoon plays Elle Woods, a sorority girl who attempts to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner Huntington III by getting a Juris Doctor degree at Harvard Law School, and in the process, overcomes stereotypes against blondes and triumphs as a successful lawyer through unflappable self-confidence and fashion/beauty knowhow. The outline of Legally Blonde originated from Brown's experiences as a blonde going to Stanford Law School while being obsessed with fashion and beauty, reading Elle magazine, and frequently clashing with the personalities of her peers. In 2000, Brown met producer Marc Platt, who helped her develop her manuscript into a novel.
| Director | Robert Luketic |
| Produced by | Marc Platt, Ric Kidney |
| Screenplay by | Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith |
| Starring | Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Victor Garber, Jennifer Coolidge |
| Music | Rolfe Kent |
| Cinematography | Anthony B. Richmond |
| Edited by | Anita Brandt-Burgoyne |
| Production, company | Type A Films, Marc Platt Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Distributed by | MGM Distribution Co. (United States), 20th Century Fox (International) |
| Released | July 13, 2001 |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $18 million |
| Box office | $141.8 million |
| Netflix ID | 60021025 |
A sorority girl follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and learns that there is more to herself than just looks. Robert Luketic directed the film which was based on a novel of the same name by Amanda Brown.
Six years after the movie's release, the film was adapted into a Broadway musical of the same name. The movie was Golden Globe-nominated for Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy, and Reese Witherspoon was Golden Globe-nominated for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
Films directed by Robert Luketic.. Blond hair.. 2000s legal films.. Films produced by Marc E. Platt.. Harvard Law School.. American legal films.. Films about fraternities and sororities.. Films about lawyers.. Films set in Massachusetts.. Films set in universities and colleges.
Latest information about Legally Blonde updated on July 28 2021.
