Kate & Leopold (2001)

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Studio: Miramax Films

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: Dec 25, 2001

Running Time: 121 mins. (V)

Country Of Origin: United States

starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Natasha Lyonne, Breckin Meyer, Bradley Whitford, Paxton Whitehead, Spalding Gray, Philip Bosco, James Mangold

director: James Mangold

Kate and Leopold

When two strangers meet in New York City, a century's worth of differences come crashing together. Kate McKay is a modern-day executive, a 21st century woman driven to succeed in the corporate world. Leopold, the Third Duke of Albany, is a charming 19th century bachelor. Each has grown weary of waiting for love. But when a dramatic twist of fate lands Leopold in present-day New York, they must confront the prospect of a love affair 100 years in the making.

A modern-day ad-executive falls in love with a charming 19th century bachelor after he magically lands in present-day New York.

Story

Kate McKay (Meg Ryan) is a newly single ad executive living in New York City. Kate's ex-boyfriend (and quasi-scientist) Stuart (Liev Schreiber) lives in the apartment directly above her. After hearing mysterious thumps coming from Stuart's apartment one night, Kate climbs up the fire escape to investigate, only to find Leopold (Hugh Jackman), a 19th century…