Female Perversions
Seen it?1996 | 117 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office 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
- Best for people who love a good family story and anyone who loves a strong drama. Anyone with siblings or parents will recognize something here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
An ambitious female attorney wallows in excess and meaningless sex with both male and female partners, while dealing with her personal life problems including helping her kleptomaniac sister.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$927K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Susan Streitfeld
- Tilda SwintonEvelyn Stephens
- Amy MadiganMadelyn Stephens
- Karen SillasRenee
- Frances FisherAnnunciata
- Laila RobinsEmma
- Clancy BrownJohn
- Paulina PorizkovaLangley Flynn
- Dale ShugerEdwina
- Lisa Jane PerskyMargot
- John DiehlJake Rock