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Woman of the Year

1942·Movie
1h 54min·NR
67
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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, family, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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The picture of the year!

Rival reporters Sam Craig and Tess Harding fall in love and get married, only to find their relationship strained when Sam comes to resent Tess' hectic lifestyle.
Classic Romantic ComedyGolden Age HollywoodBattle of the SexesWitty DialogueMarriage DramaFeminist ThemesSpencer Tracy & Katharine HepburnSocial CommentaryCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Woman of the Year

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Where can I stream Woman of the Year legally?

Woman of the Year is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and TCM in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Woman of the Year worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Woman of the Year rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Woman of the Year?

1 h 54 min

Woman of the Year runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Woman of the Year?

Critics80
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Woman of the Year much the same way.

Was Woman of the Year a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Woman of the Year in?

EnglishArabicFrenchRussianGreekSpanish

It was made in English, with some Arabic, French, Russian, Greek, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Woman of the Year?

25ATAUBECACHCLCODEDKESFIFRGBGG+11

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Woman of the Year in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Woman of the Year use?

Altar the SpeedBreak the HaughtyBreak-Up/Make-Up ScenarioEpic FailLeg FocusFeminine Women Can CookFictional DocumentThe Maiden Name DebateOne Dialogue, Two ConversationsOmniglotMarried to the JobRevised Endingand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Woman of the Year, including Altar the Speed, Break the Haughty, Break-Up/Make-Up Scenario.