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Imitation of Life

Summary An aspiring white actress befriends an African American widow, but trouble arises when the latter is rejected by her daughter, who tries to pass for white.

Imitation of Life
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
must-see
87
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
7.0
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Summary An aspiring white actress befriends an African American widow, but trouble arises when the latter is rejected by her daughter, who tries to pass for white.

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
87
94% Positive
15 Reviews
6% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
87
94% Positive
15 Reviews
6% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
7.0
80% Positive
4 Ratings
20% Mixed
1 Rating
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
7.0
80% Positive
4 Ratings
20% Mixed
1 Rating
0% Negative
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Production Company Universal International Pictures (UI)
Release Date Mar 18, 1959
Duration 2 h 5 m
Rating Approved
Genres
Tagline "I'll get the things I want out of life, one way or another...from one man to another!"
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
2 Nominations
Laurel Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations