Woman Wanted
Woman Wanted

Woman Wanted

1999Movie107 minEnglish

After the death of his wife, Richard hires a recently divorced housekeeper, Emma. Soon finding himself falling for her, his emotionally destructive son, Wendell, also grows attached to Emma, threatening to tear apart the family's already hostile relationship.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Director: Christian DuguayGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A police detective goes undercover as a substitute teacher in a high school to investigate a series of rapes. As she delves deeper into the lives of the students, she becomes entangled in their complex world, blurring the lines between her investigation and her personal life. She must navigate the dangers of the school environment and the increasing threats to her own safety while seeking justice for the victims.

Critical Reception

Woman Wanted received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Regina King, the film was generally seen as an unremarkable entry in the crime thriller genre, failing to live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at social commentary within a thriller framework.
  • Criticized for its formulaic plot and lack of originality.
  • Performances were considered a strong point by some reviewers, but not enough to elevate the overall film.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Woman Wanted' is not widely documented on Google Reviews.

Fun Fact

The film features an ensemble cast of actresses who would later gain more prominent roles in television and film, including Regina King and Sanaa Lathan.

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