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A group of women, led by Veronica Rawlings, are left with crippling debt after a heist goes wrong and their criminal husbands are killed. To clear their debts and survive, they must take on a dangerous heist themselves, using the plans their deceased husbands left behind. As they delve deeper into the criminal underworld, they uncover a larger conspiracy involving political corruption and betrayal.

Widows was widely acclaimed by critics, particularly for its tense direction, compelling performances, and its blend of crime thriller elements with social commentary. The film was praised for its sophisticated narrative and its ability to subvert genre expectations, though some found its pacing occasionally uneven.

• A masterfully directed and thrilling heist film with potent social undertones.

• Features powerhouse performances, especially from Viola Davis, and a complex, engaging plot.

• Successfully blends genre conventions with sharp social commentary on race, class, and politics.

Google audience: Audiences generally praised the film's gripping plot, the strong performances of the lead actresses, and its suspenseful nature. Some viewers found the narrative dense and the violence intense, but the overall sentiment was highly positive.

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama (Viola Davis). Received multiple nominations from critics' associations for its screenplay and performances.

The film's screenplay was co-written by Steve McQueen and Gillian Flynn, known for her novels 'Gone Girl' and 'Sharp Objects,' adding a distinctive psychological depth to the crime narrative.