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3 Women

Name: 3 Women
Genre: Drama
Released: 1977-04-29
Cast: Shelley Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Janice Rule, Robert Fortier, Ruth Nelson

1977 | 124 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Awakenings, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Two co-workers, one a vain woman and the other an awkward teenager, share an increasingly bizarre relationship after becoming roommates.

CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA. Plus 2 other awards.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 94K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Robert Altman