About Kate & Leopold

"Kate & Leopold" is a romantic-comedy fantasy film released in 2001. The movie showcases a fascinating blend of romance, comedy, and time-travel that weaves a charming tale between the titular characters. It is directed by James Mangold and features an engaging plot where Leopold, a duke from the 19th century, accidentally travels through time to the present day (21st Century) and falls in love with Kate, a modern-day career woman.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Cathy Konrad and directed by James Mangold. Remarkably, Mangold also co-wrote the script, alongside Steven Rogers. The movie was filmed in New York City, capturing a fascinating contrast between its bustling modern life and the elegance of the 19th-century lifestyle portrayed through Leopold.

Actors

• Meg Ryan as Kate McKay - a modern, career-driven woman who falls for a man from a completely different era. Ryan brings charm and depth to her character, making the romance believable.
• Hugh Jackman as Leopold - The 19th-century duke who time-travels to the present day. Jackman imbues Leopold with an old-world charm and gentlemanly airs, yet somehow makes him relatable to the 21st-century audience.
• Liev Schreiber as Stuart Besser - Kate's ex-boyfriend and Leopold's ancestor who discovers the time portal. Schreiber plays his part convincingly, adding an element of comedy to this romantic tale.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• For his role as Leopold, Hugh Jackman was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
• Hugh Jackman's character, Leopold, is based on a real-life historical figure, Leopold, Duke of Albany.
• The time travel theory used in this film is based on a scientific concept called wormholes.

Awards

Hugh Jackman was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, for his role as Leopold.

Quotes

• "I'm very certain your aim was true when we were attacked by the moth from hell." - Leopold
• "Science and progress - those are the pursuits which elevate humanity, Miss Blaine. No other." - Leopold
• "You can't live a fairy tale." -Kate

Music, Soundtrack

• "Until..." by Sting - This song, written and performed by Sting for the movie, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
• Score composed by Rolfe Kent - Known for his work in various other films, Rolfe Kent provides the enchanting score for this romantic comedy.