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Women Talking

2022Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic775.7Rotten Tomatoes90%74%

A deeply moving, philosophical drama movie about society and the mind, with standout dialogue and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Do nothing. Stay and fight. Leave.

A group of women in an isolated religious colony struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men.

Feels like

  • Intense Dialogue Drama
  • Feminist Theology
  • Collective Decision Making
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Historical Fiction
  • Claustrophobic Atmosphere
  • Ensemble Performance
  • Ethical Dilemma
  • Quiet Resistance

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Sarah Polley
Written by
Sarah Polley, Miriam Toews
Produced by
Frances McDormand, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Music by
Hildur Guðnadóttir

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Facts

December 23, 2022 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
December 23, 2022
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
129 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Child by Rape, Bittersweet Ending, Adaptational Karma +9

  • Child by Rape
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Adaptational Karma
  • Useless Bystander Parent
  • Revenge
  • Queer Establishing Moment
  • Hate Sink
  • Moving-Away Ending
  • So Proud of You
  • Speech-Centric Work
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Precision F-Strike

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Women Talking?"

Questions about Women Talking

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Women Talking?

Prime

In the United States, Women Talking streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Women Talking worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Women Talking okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

Is Women Talking plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch Women Talking?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Was Women Talking a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 38% of its budget.

What tropes does Women Talking use?

Child by RapeBittersweet EndingAdaptational KarmaUseless Bystander ParentRevengeQueer Establishing MomentHate SinkMoving-Away EndingSo Proud of YouSpeech-Centric WorkDomestic AbusePrecision F-Strikeand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Child by Rape, Bittersweet Ending, and Adaptational Karma.