Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)
➱ STORYLINE:
Widows (2018) is a gripping heist thriller that tells the story of four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities. Set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, tensions build when Veronica, Linda, Alice, and Belle take their fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. With nothing to lose, they plan to pull off the heist their husbands were planning, navigating a dangerous world of corruption, crime, and betrayal.
➱ STAFF REVIEW:
Widows (2018) is a powerful and intense thriller directed by Steve McQueen. The film is notable for its strong performances, particularly from Viola Davis, who leads the ensemble cast with a commanding presence. Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, and Cynthia Erivo also deliver standout performances, bringing depth and complexity to their characters. The screenplay, co-written by McQueen and Gillian Flynn, weaves a compelling narrative that combines action with a deep exploration of grief, empowerment, and survival. The film's tension-filled plot, coupled with its social commentary, makes Widows a thought-provoking and electrifying cinematic experience.
➱ CREDITS:
Director:
- Steve McQueen
Writers:
- Gillian Flynn (screenplay)
- Steve McQueen (screenplay)
- Lynda La Plante (based on the TV series "Widows" by)
Starring:
- Viola Davis as Veronica
- Michelle Rodriguez as Linda
- Elizabeth Debicki as Alice
- Cynthia Erivo as Belle
- Liam Neeson as Harry Rawlings
- Colin Farrell as Jack Mulligan
- Robert Duvall as Tom Mulligan
- Daniel Kaluuya as Jatemme Manning
Produced by:
- Steve McQueen
- Iain Canning
- Emile Sherman
- Arnon Milchan
Production Companies:
- Regency Enterprises
- See-Saw Films
- Film4 Productions
- New Regency Pictures
Cinematography: Sean Bobbitt
Edited by: Joe Walker
Music by: Hans Zimmer
Distributed by:
- 20th Century Fox
Release date: November 16, 2018
Run Time: 2h 9min
Country: United States
Languages: English
Budget: $42 million
Box office: $76 million
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