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The Woman in the Fifth

2011·Movie
1h 24min·R
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Scare2

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, mystery, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Ambiguity9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

What you can not resist, you may not survive

An American writer moves to Paris to be closer to his daughter and finds himself falling immediately on hard times.
Psychological ThrillerParisian MysteryUnreliable NarratorSlow-Burn SuspenseAtmospheric DramaExistential CrisisFather-Daughter RelationshipDreamlikeUnsettlingAmbiguous Ending

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Woman in the Fifth legally?

The Woman in the Fifth is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Woman in the Fifth worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Woman in the Fifth rated?

RSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Woman in the Fifth?

1 h 24 min

The Woman in the Fifth runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Woman in the Fifth?

Critics58
Audiences38

Not quite. Critics rate The Woman in the Fifth higher (58) than audiences (38). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Woman in the Fifth in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in Poland, United Kingdom, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Woman in the Fifth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Woman in the Fifth in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.