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The Woman

2011·Movie
1h 42min·R

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The Woman fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Society, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Not every monster lives in the wild.

A lawyer puts his family in jeopardy when he captures the last member of a violent clan and tries to forcibly tame her.
Extreme ViolencePsychological HorrorSocial CritiqueFamily DysfunctionIntense TensionDisturbing ThemesBleakCynicalGrotesque

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Questions about The Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Woman legally?

The Woman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Woman worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Woman rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Woman?

1 h 42 min

The Woman runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Woman?

Critics65
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate The Woman higher (65) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Woman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Woman?

26ATAUBECACHDEDKESFIFRGBGFGGIE+12

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Woman in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Woman use?

Only Sane ManDomestic AbuseAll There in the ScriptDirty CowardRage Breaking PointCruel and Unusual DeathAmoral AttorneyRape Is a Special Kind of EvilSore LoserHuman PetEyeless FaceEnfante Terribleand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for The Woman, including Only Sane Man, Domestic Abuse, All There in the Script.