Woman in Gold
Seen it?2015 | 109 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it made about 6 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Zone of Interest, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$62 million worldwide on a $11 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 131K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Simon Curtis
- Helen MirrenMaria Altmann
- Ryan ReynoldsRandol Schoenberg
- Tatiana MaslanyYoung Maria Altmann
- Katie HolmesPam Schoenberg
- Max IronsFritz Altmann
- Charles DanceSherman
- Daniel BrühlHubertus Czernin
- Tom SchillingHeinrich
- Elizabeth McGovernJudge Florence-Marie Cooper
- Antje TraueAdele Bloch-Bauer