Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon (2026)

In 1954, Marilyn Monroe—a 28-year-old actress who was not yet a star—traveled to Korea, in the midst of the war, to perform on stage and boost the morale of American troops. She undertook a four-day tour in the dead of winter, immortalized by unforgettable photographs: Marilyn in a sheer, form-fitting dress, in the freezing cold, facing more than 100,000 GIs. This trip was a turning point in her life. Thanks to this unprecedented success, she would reveal herself to herself and to others. Marilyn discovered herself as a radiant, free, sexy, and admired woman. She entered into legend, as well as into every American household of the 1950s.

Cast (5)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Marilyn Monroe

Self

Joe DiMaggio

archive footage

Dwight D. Eisenhower

archive footage

Marlene Dietrich

archive footage

Elsa Lepoivre

Jean O'Doul (voice)

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