Critically acclaimed movies that are golden globes winners or nominees in actress in a leading role - musical or comedy category

Finian's Rainbow(1968)

Combined Rating:
17
Combined Critics Rating: 11

An Irish immigrant and his daughter move into a town in the American South with a magical piece of gold that will change people's lives, including a struggling farmer and African American citizens threatened by a bigoted politician.



The Knack ...and How to Get It(1965)

Combined Rating:
15
Combined Critics Rating: 10

In England, the times are a changing: it's mods and rockers. On the day Nancy gets off the London train, cases in hand, looking for the YWCA, Colin has had enough of missing out on the ...



John and Mary(1969)

Combined Rating:
13
Combined Critics Rating: 10

John and Mary meet in a singles bar, sleep together, and spend the next day getting to know each other.



Bells Are Ringing(1960)

Combined Rating:
14
Combined Critics Rating: 9

Ella Peterson is a Brooklyn telephone answering service operator who tries to improve the lives of her clients by passing along bits of information she hears from other clients. She falls ...



Thoroughly Modern Millie(1967)

Combined Rating:
20
Combined Critics Rating: 9

Millie comes to town in the roaring twenties to encounter flappers, sexuality and white slavers.



The Boy Friend(1971)

Combined Rating:
14
Combined Critics Rating: 9

When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place, becoming a star and finding love in the process.



Pocketful of Miracles(1961)

Combined Rating:
19
Combined Critics Rating: 8

A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.



Georgy Girl(1966)

Combined Rating:
15
Combined Critics Rating: 8

A homely but vivacious young woman dodges the amorous attentions of her father's middle-aged employer while striving to capture some of the glamorous life of her swinging London roommate.



You're a Big Boy Now(1966)

Combined Rating:
10
Combined Critics Rating: 8

Post-teen virgin moves to New York City, falls for a cold-hearted beauty, then finds true love with a loyal lass.



The Owl and the Pussycat(1970)

Combined Rating:
15
Combined Critics Rating: 8

A stuffy author enters into an explosive relationship with his neighbor, a foul-mouthed, freewheeling prostitute.



The Unsinkable Molly Brown(1964)

Combined Rating:
14
Combined Critics Rating: 7

A poor, uneducated mountain girl leaves her cabin in search of respect, a wealthy husband, and a better life.



The Secret of Santa Vittoria(1969)

Combined Rating:
13
Combined Critics Rating: 7

During WWII in Italy, a wine producing village hide a million bottles from the Germans



Come Blow Your Horn(1963)

Combined Rating:
8
Combined Critics Rating: 6

Leaving home, young Buddy Baker arrives unannounced at the luxurious Manhattan apartment of his older brother, Alan, a swinging girl chasing bachelor who prefers his carefree life to ...



Period of Adjustment(1962)

Combined Rating:
7
Combined Critics Rating: 5

On December 23rd, Korean War veteran George Haverstick and nurse Isabel Crane - who George lovingly refers to as "Little Bit" - get married in a civil ceremony. They met when George was ...



Gambit(1966)

Combined Rating:
15
Combined Critics Rating: 5

An English cat burglar needs a Eurasian dancer's help to pull off the perfect heist, but even the most foolproof schemes have a way of backfiring.



Sweet Charity(1969)

Combined Rating:
15
Combined Critics Rating: 5

Taxi dancer Charity continues to have Faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and Hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her ...





A Majority of One(1961)

Combined Rating:
6
Combined Critics Rating: 4

A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.



Darling Lili(1970)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 4

Set during WWI, this movie is a cute spin on the Mata Hari legend.



Something for Everyone(1970)

Combined Rating:
5
Combined Critics Rating: 3

Konrad, a handsome country boy in post-war Austria, charms his way into a butler position at the castle of a widowed countess that lost her fortune. Before long the opportunistic boy is ...




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