The Woman in the Window
The Woman in the Window

The Woman in the Window

2021Movie100 minEnglish

An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users50%
Director: Joe WrightGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

An agoraphobic woman, Anna Fox, living alone in New York City spends her days observing her neighbors from her window. Her mundane routine is shattered when she witnesses a violent crime in the home across the street. However, as the police investigate, Anna struggles to trust her own perceptions and fears, especially when the people she thought she could rely on seem to be hiding secrets.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its derivative plot and predictability, though Amy Adams's performance was often highlighted as a strong point. Audiences generally shared this sentiment, finding the thriller elements less impactful than intended.

What Reviewers Say

  • Amy Adams delivers a compelling performance as a troubled protagonist.
  • The film suffers from a predictable plot that borrows heavily from classic thrillers.
  • Despite its suspenseful premise, the execution lacks originality and fails to fully capitalize on its tension.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided reception, with some appreciating the psychological thriller elements and Amy Adams's acting, while others found the plot unoriginal and the suspense elements underwhelming.

Fun Fact

The film was initially set for a 2019 release by 20th Century Fox but was delayed multiple times due to reshoots and the Disney acquisition.

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2 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Excellent watch, would watch again, and do recommend. For Hitchcock fans, this is sort of a spiritual successor to "Rear Window", and an excellent one. Amy Adams is fantastic, the story is detailed and quality through and through, and...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ www.msbreviews.com How many times have you heard something along the lines of "oh, this film has phenomenal actors, surely it must be great"? Obviously, countless exa...