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Pieces of a Woman

2020Movie2 h 7 minR

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic666.6Rotten Tomatoes76%84%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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

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Story

When a young mother's home birth ends in unfathomable tragedy, she begins a year-long odyssey of mourning that fractures relationships with loved ones in this deeply personal story of a woman learning to live alongside her loss.

Feels like

  • Grief and Loss
  • Intense Drama
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Heart-wrenching
  • Character-Driven
  • Motherhood
  • Family Dynamics
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Powerful Performances

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Kornél Mundruczó
Written by
Kata Wéber
Produced by
Ashley Levinson, Kevin Turen, Aaron Ryder
Music by
Howard Shore

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Facts

December 30, 2020 · 2 h 7 min · R

Released
December 30, 2020
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Hungary, United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Pieces of a Woman?"

Questions about Pieces of a Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pieces of a Woman?

Netflix

In the United States, Pieces of a Woman streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Pieces of a Woman worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Pieces of a Woman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Pieces of a Woman?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.