Woman Walks Ahead
Seen it?2018 | 103 min | Drama, History, Western
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Killers of the Flower Moon or Django Unchained, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Based on a true story, this riveting western follows a headstrong New York widow as she journeys west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull, facing off with an army officer intent on war with Native Americans.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$971K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 70K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Susanna White
- Jessica ChastainCatherine Weldon
- Michael GreyeyesSitting Bull
- Sam RockwellSilas Groves
- Ciarán HindsJames McLaughlin
- Chaske SpencerChaska
- Bill CampGeneral Crook
- Willy RunsAboveChief Black Bear
- Louisa KrauseLoretta
- Robert MirabalOnly Man
- Monika CrowfootSeen By The Nation