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The Women's Balcony

2016·Movie
1h 36min
IMDb6.6Metacritic744.2Rotten Tomatoes96%77%

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The Women's Balcony fingerprint

Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gendered rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem, in this rousing, good-hearted tale about women speaking truth to patriarchal power.
Orthodox Jewish Comedy-DramaGender Equality in ReligionWarm Family EnsembleSocial SatireHeartwarming & HopefulCultural SpecificityWitty DialogueReligious Tradition vs. ModernityFeel-Good Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Emil Ben-Shimon
Produced by:
Talia Kleinhendler, Osnat Handelsman-Keren

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Women's Balcony legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeChai FlicksAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsStrand ReleasingTubi TV

The Women's Balcony is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Chai Flicks, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Women's Balcony worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Women's Balcony?

1 h 36 min

The Women's Balcony runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Women's Balcony?

Critics85
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate The Women's Balcony higher (85) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Women's Balcony in?

Hebrew

It was made in Hebrew. Produced in Israel.

In how many countries can I watch The Women's Balcony?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Women's Balcony in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.