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Story of Women

1988Movie1 h 48 min

DramaHistory
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes85%78%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about history and society.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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France, World War II. In order to somehow make ends meet, the mother of two children, Marie Latour, does underground abortions and rents a room to a familiar prostitute. She doesn't pay any attention to her husband, who returned from the war because of his injury, and lives her own life. Abortions gradually begin to bring a good income, and boredom can be easily dispelled by starting up with a young lover.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Wartime Hardship
  • Morality Play
  • Character Study
  • Illicit Activities
  • Maternal Struggle
  • Marital Strife
  • Bleak & Unflinching

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Claude Chabrol
Written by
Claude Chabrol, Colo Tavernier O'Hagan
Produced by
Marin Karmitz
Music by
Matthieu Chabrol

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Facts

September 14, 1988 · 1 h 48 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 14, 1988
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
French
Also spoken
German
Made in
France
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Shell-Shocked Veteran, Based on a True Story, Back-Alley Doctor +4

  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • Based on a True Story
  • Back-Alley Doctor
  • Abortion Fallout Drama
  • Permission to Cheat
  • Parental Favoritism
  • Driven to Suicide

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Questions about Story of Women

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Where can I stream Story of Women?

Criterion

In the United States, Story of Women streams on Criterion. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Story of Women worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%).

Is Story of Women plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Story of Women?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Story of Women in English?

FrenchGerman

No, it was made in French, with some German.