Single White Female

Name: Single White Female
Genre: Thriller
Released: 1992-08-14
Cast: Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Steven Weber, Peter Friedman, Stephen Tobolowsky

1992 | 108 min | Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 likes to be kept guessing.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

Having recently split from her fiancé, Allison Jones welcomes new roommate Hedra Carlson. The young women quickly form a bond, but soon Allison begins to notice not all’s well with her new tenant.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerSolid
$48 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 279K people sought it out in the past year