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Woman at War

2018Movie1 h 41 min

DramaThriller
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic816.8Rotten Tomatoes97%85%

A tense, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Halla is a choir teacher. She's also a saboteur.

Halla declares a one-woman-war on the local aluminium industry. She is prepared to risk everything to protect the pristine Icelandic Highlands she loves… Until an orphan unexpectedly enters her life.

Feels like

  • Icelandic Cinema
  • Environmental Activism
  • Political Satire
  • Orphan Adoption
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Tension and Intrigue
  • Social Commentary
  • Dark Comedy

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Benedikt Erlingsson
Written by
Benedikt Erlingsson, Ólafur Egill Egilsson
Produced by
Benedikt Erlingsson, Marianne Slot, Carine Leblanc
Music by
Davíð Þór Jónsson

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Facts

May 22, 2018 · 1 h 41 min · Drama, Thriller, Comedy

Released
May 22, 2018
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Original language
Icelandic
Also spoken
English, Spanish, Ukrainian
Made in
France, Iceland, Ukraine
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Woman at War?"

Questions about Woman at War

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Where can I stream Woman at War?

NetflixPhiloKanopyMagnolia SelectsWarriors and GangstersTubi TV

In the United States, Woman at War streams on Netflix, Magnolia Selects, and Warriors and Gangsters, and it is free with ads on Philo, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Woman at War worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Will Woman at War make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Woman at War in English?

IcelandicEnglishSpanishUkrainian

No, it was made in Icelandic, with some English, Spanish, and Ukrainian.