The Other Woman
Seen it?2010 | 98 min | Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 37% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Emilia, a law-school graduate, falls in love with her married boss, Jack. After Emilia marries Jack, her happiness turns unexpectedly to grief following the death of her infant daughter. Devastated, Emilia nonetheless carries on, attempting to forge a connection with her stepson William and to resist the interference of Jack's jealous ex-wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Don Roos
- Natalie PortmanEmilia Greenleaf
- Scott CohenJack Woolf
- Charlie TahanWilliam Woolf
- Lauren AmbroseMindy
- Lisa KudrowCarolyne Soule
- Michael CristoferSheldon Greenleaf
- Debra MonkLaura Greenleaf
- Elizabeth MarvelPia
- Anthony RappSimon
- Mona FastvoldSonia