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Women Without Men

2009Movie1 h 40 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about history and society, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

Against the tumultuous backdrop of Iran's 1953 CIA-backed coup d'état, the destinies of four women converge in a beautiful orchard garden, where they find independence, solace and companionship.

Feels like

  • Iranian Cinema
  • Historical Drama
  • Feminist Perspective
  • Social Commentary
  • Symbolic Storytelling
  • Visually Poetic
  • Psychological Depth
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Art-House Film

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Produced by
Philippe Bober

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Facts

July 1, 2009 · 1 h 40 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 1, 2009
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Persian
Also spoken
English
Made in
Austria, Germany, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Ukraine, France
Available in
17 countries

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Where can I stream Women Without Men?

In the United States, Women Without Men streams on Hoopla, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Darkroom. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Women Without Men worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (71 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Can I half-watch Women Without Men?

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Women Without Men plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Women Without Men in English?

PersianEnglish

No, it was made in Persian, with some English.