Queen of Earth
Queen of Earth

Queen of Earth

2015Movie90 minEnglish

Two women retreat to a lake house to get a break from the pressures of the outside world, only to realize how disconnected from each other they have become, allowing their suspicions to bleed into reality.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic76/100
Google Users82%
Director: Alex Ross PerryGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Suffering from a personal tragedy, Catherine retreats to her mother's large, secluded estate on a lake for a summer of healing. She is accompanied by her lifelong best friend Virginia, but their reunion becomes increasingly strained as unresolved issues and unspoken resentments surface. The isolated setting and the intensity of their interactions lead to a psychological unravelling for both women.

Critical Reception

Queen of Earth received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its performances, direction, and exploration of female friendship and emotional turmoil. Critics praised its claustrophobic atmosphere and the nuanced portrayal of a deteriorating relationship. Elisabeth Moss's performance was frequently highlighted as a standout.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its powerful performances, especially from Elisabeth Moss.
  • Noted for its intense psychological drama and examination of female relationships.
  • Appreciated for its atmospheric direction and claustrophobic setting.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's dramatic intensity and strong acting, with many finding the exploration of friendship dynamics compelling. Some viewers found the pacing slow and the emotional tone bleak, but the performances were consistently lauded.

Fun Fact

Director Alex Ross Perry wrote the script specifically for Elisabeth Moss, with the intention of capturing a raw and vulnerable performance from her.

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DanDare

DanDare

Writer and director Alex Ross Perry's psychological drama has a raw and magisterial performance from Elisabeth Moss. She plays Catherine who with Katherine Waterston as Ginny are two women who grew up together and are spending a week at a r...
Reno

Reno

> No entertainment, just a character study. Films are made for many purposes and I don't know what this one is about. They say it is a psychological-thriller, but yes, there is some psychology in it, but definitely no thriller, just a bo...