Wanda
Seen it?1970 | 103 min | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After a string of abusive relationships, Wanda abandons her family and seeks solace in the company of a petty criminal.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barbara Loden
- Barbara LodenWanda Goronski
- Michael HigginsMr. Dennis
- Dorothy ShupenesWanda's Sister
- Peter ShupenesBrother In Law
- Jerome ThierHusband
- Marian ThierMiss Godek
- Valerie MamchesGirl in Roadhouse
- Anthony RotellTony
- M.L. KennedyJudge
- Gerald GrippoCourt Clerk