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For a Woman

2013·Movie
1h 50min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, history, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

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...
Post-War FranceFamily SecretsHidden IdentityForbidden LoveMelodramaCharacter-DrivenIntimate DramaHistorical Mystery

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream For a Woman legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is For a Woman worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is For a Woman?

1 h 50 min

For a Woman runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on For a Woman?

Critics75
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate For a Woman higher (75) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is For a Woman in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch For a Woman?

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