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For a Woman

2013Movie1 h 50 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

After the death of her mother, Anne makes a shocking discovery: an old photograph casts doubt on her origins and leads her to discover a mysterious uncle who lived with her parents after the war. As she lifts the lid on a long forgotten family secret, the young woman learns that her mother once succumbed to an amorous passion that was as intense as it was short-lived...

Feels like

  • Post-War France
  • Family Secrets
  • Hidden Identity
  • Forbidden Love
  • Melodrama
  • Character-Driven
  • Intimate Drama
  • Historical Mystery

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Diane Kurys
Written by
Diane Kurys
Music by
Armand Amar

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Facts

July 3, 2013 · 1 h 50 min · Drama

Released
July 3, 2013
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
5 countries

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Where can I stream For a Woman?

In the United States, For a Woman is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is For a Woman worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 59). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is For a Woman good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is For a Woman in English?

French

No, it was made in French.