The Women
The Women

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The Women

1939
Movie
133 min
English

A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users89%
Director: George CukorGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A wealthy married woman's life unravels when she discovers her husband is having an affair. As she navigates the social circles of New York City, she encounters a cast of distinct female characters, each with their own dramas and desires. The film follows her journey through betrayal, friendship, and self-discovery as she confronts the harsh realities of love and marriage in high society.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Women' was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its sharp wit, sophisticated dialogue, and all-female cast. Critics praised its satirical look at societal expectations and female relationships, though some noted its sometimes melodramatic tone. It has since become a cult classic and a significant film in discussions of gender roles in Hollywood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its biting satire and fast-paced dialogue.

  • Admired for its portrayal of complex female relationships and social commentary.

  • Noted for its all-star cast and innovative use of a female-only ensemble.

Google audience: Audiences frequently highlight the film's clever writing and the strong performances of its lead actresses. Many appreciate its timeless themes and its bold, witty approach to the complexities of female friendships and rivalries.

Fun Fact

The film is famous for its cast consisting entirely of women, with the exception of a few background male characters whose faces are never shown.

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missmiserys

missmiserys

A women centric movie from the 30s was a very cool concept to me in theory, but the execution and the whole movie being about men despite no men being on screen and it being called ‘The Women’ but none of them women having much of a charact...