# Woman of the Year (1942)

> A celebrated feminist journalist and her combative newspaper colleague discover that falling in love is easier than balancing ambition with marriage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12450

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director: George Stevens
- Cast: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen, Minor Watson, William Bendix, Gladys Blake, Dan Tobin
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035567/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sardonic, romantic, date night, classic movie night

## Synopsis

A spirited journalist navigates love and ambition in a bustling city.

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