The Woman
Seen it?2011 | 102 min | Drama, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, 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 horror fans. If you loved Bone Tomahawk, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A lawyer puts his family in jeopardy when he captures the last member of a violent clan and tries to forcibly tame her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 175K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lucky McKee
- Pollyanna McIntoshThe Woman
- Sean BridgersChris Cleek
- Angela BettisBelle Cleek
- Lauren Ashley CarterPeggy Cleek
- Zach RandBrian
- Shyla MolhusenDarlin' Cleek
- Carlee BakerMiss Genevieve Raton
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- Marcia BennettDeana
- Chris KrzykowshiRoger