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Widows

2018·Movie
2h 9min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic846.8Rotten Tomatoes91%62%

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A , crime movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

Left with nothing. Capable of anything.

A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.
Modern Heist ThrillerFemale Empowerment NarrativeGritty Chicago SettingPolitical Corruption DramaClass Struggle AllegoryTense Slow-Burn SuspenseEnsemble Cast DynamicsVisually Stunning DirectionSocially Conscious Crime Film

Crew

Directed by:
Steve McQueen
Written by:
Steve McQueen, Gillian Flynn
Produced by:
Steve McQueen, Arnon Milchan, Emile Sherman
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Widows

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Widows?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Widows from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 43 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Widows worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (66).

What tropes does Widows use?

Shoot Him, He Has a Wallet!Boom, Headshot!Remake CameoBait-and-Switch GunshotContrived CoincidenceBatman GambitTook a Level in BadassFire-Forged FriendsBlack Is Bigger in BedShower SceneFour-Girl EnsembleWham Shotand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Shoot Him, He Has a Wallet!, Boom, Headshot!, and Remake Cameo.