Sign up
Trailer

The Woman in Red

1984Movie1 h 27 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic556.8Rotten Tomatoes32%40%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic556.8Rotten Tomatoes32%40%

Summary

When a happily married family man, who would never consider an affair, meets a beautiful woman in red, he is totally infatuated and desperate to make her acquaintance. However, as he tries out various schemes to sneak out to meet her, he realizes that adultery is not quite as easy as it looks.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or tears.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Gene Wilder
Written by
Gene Wilder
Produced by
Victor Drai
Music by
John Morris

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 15, 1984 · 1 h 27 min · PG-13

Released
August 15, 1984
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
89 countries

Tropes

Likes Older Women, Lover's Ledge, How We Got Here +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Woman in Red?"

Questions about The Woman in Red

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Woman in Red?

PlexYouTube TVTubi TV

In the United States, The Woman in Red streams on YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is The Woman in Red worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is The Woman in Red okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Woman in Red make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is The Woman in Red good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Woman in Red use?

Likes Older WomenLover's LedgeHow We Got HereThe Quincy PunkUgly Guy, Hot WifeToplessness from the BackChekhov's GunLady in RedBlatant LiesCaught with Your Pants DownBe Careful What You Wish ForSex Comedyand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Likes Older Women, Lover's Ledge, and How We Got Here.