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The Woman Who Left

2016·Movie
3h 49min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Guilt, God and gloomy revenge.

After three decades' wrongful incarceration for murder, a woman discovers that her friend and fellow inmate committed the murder of which she was accused. This leads to her release and subsequent discovery of the man who framed her — her ruling class ex-lover.
Revenge DramaPsychological ThrillerSlow-BurnFilipino CinemaSocial CommentaryInjustice & RedemptionCharacter-DrivenGritty & RealisticExistential

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Woman Who Left legally?

The Woman Who Left is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Woman Who Left worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Woman Who Left rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Woman Who Left?

3 h 49 min

The Woman Who Left runs 3 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Woman Who Left?

Critics82
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The Woman Who Left higher (82) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Woman Who Left in?

FilipinoSpanishEnglishJapanese

It was made in Filipino, with some Spanish, English, Japanese. Produced in Philippines.

In how many countries can I watch The Woman Who Left?

20BOCACRCZEGESFRGTHKHNHRISITPH+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Woman Who Left in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.