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Widows

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A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows -- Veronica, Linda, Alice and Belle -- have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, Veronica joins forces with the other three women to pull off a heist that her husband was planning.
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Critics Consensus

Widows rounds up a stellar ensemble for a heist thriller that mixes popcorn entertainment with a message - and marks another artistic leap for director Steve McQueen.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Feb 24, 2020
McQueen sets a relentlessly portentous tone and employs lots of stark mise-en-scene, but all the fuss feels arbitrary here - the pulpy story simply doesn't warrant such grave stylization. Go to Full Review Stephanie Zacharek TIME Magazine Mar 8, 2019
A thriller for modern women who identify more with the messiness of human lives than with flattened slogans about how great women, as a monolithic group, are. Go to Full Review Roxana Hadadi Pajiba Feb 7, 2019
There can be power in kindness and in camaraderie alongside crime and corruption, and that is the nuance, the depth, and the politics Widows provides. Go to Full Review Calum Cooper Source (Scotland) Jul 14, 2024
4/5
It’s unapologetically stark in its portrayal of violence, grief and corruption. But it’s also endlessly entertaining thanks to McQueen and Flynn’s talents, as well as the complexities of the characters and their wonderful performers. Go to Full Review Brittany Patrice Witherspoon Pop Culture Reviews Jul 11, 2024
4.5/5
Elegantly blending its Oscar-worthy script with entertaining moments that lead to an explosive finale, Widows is sure to satisfy audiences of all types. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com May 8, 2024
3/5
..as a sociological document, Widows doesn’t quite offer enough critique to gel, but as a Saturday night all-star action movie, it ticks all the right boxes... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nichelle J Apr 15, 2025 loved it. viola what can I say See more David Mar 23, 2025 Great story line & keeps you at the edge of your seat! See more Robert P @Superbad Oct 3, 2026 Widows is a *4* star Movie! See more R A S @RT80015519 Oct 26, 2025 Good film but too many pointless subplots, which add nothing to the story such as the family scenes which add nothing to the story or substance of the film. See more Daniel C @RT74973898 Oct 13, 2025 Mehhh, just that average weekday movie. See more Antonio V @Tone1212 Aug 28, 2025 Two words viola Davis See more Read all reviews
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Steve McQueen

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Viola Davis

Veronica

Colin Farrell

Jack Mulligan

Michelle Rodriguez

Linda

Elizabeth Debicki

Alice

Cynthia Erivo

Belle

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Synopsis A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows -- Veronica, Linda, Alice and Belle -- have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, Veronica joins forces with the other three women to pull off a heist that her husband was planning.
Director
Steve McQueen
Producer
Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Steve McQueen, Arnon Milchan
Screenwriter
Steve McQueen, Gillian Flynn
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
See-Saw Films, Film4
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Language Throughout|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 16, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 22, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$42.4M
Runtime
2h 8m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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