Military Wives
Seen it?2020 | 113 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Zone of Interest, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Inspired by global phenomenon of military wives choirs, the story celebrates a band of misfit women who form a choir on a military base. As unexpected bonds of friendship flourish, music and laughter transform their lives, helping each other to overcome their fears for loved ones in combat.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Cattaneo
- Kristin Scott ThomasKate
- Sharon HorganLisa
- Amy James-KellySarah
- Lara RossiRuby
- Gaby FrenchJess
- Emma LowndesAnnie
- India Ria AmarteifioFrankie
- Laura CheckleyMaz
- Jason FlemyngCrooks
- Greg WiseRichard