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The Women
1939 133 min United States of America 12+
★7.8
Comedy, Drama
Director: George Cukor
🎭 Based on
«The Women»
byClare Boothe Luce
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Description
A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
Budget:
$1.69M
Worldwide:
$2.27M
Starring
Norma Shearer
Actor
Joan Crawford
Actor
Rosalind Russell
Actor
Awards
6 wins total
Key opinion
The 1939 classic is widely celebrated for its powerhouse all-female ensemble and sharp, witty dialogue that remains surprisingly relevant. While viewers admire the film's theatrical energy and comedic performances, some critics argue that the reliance on male-centered conflicts and the characters' focus on social standing diminishes the film's potential for genuine emotional depth.
| Acting | The massive all-female cast delivers exceptional, high-energy performances that allow individual stars like Rosalind Russell and Joan Crawford to excel. | |
| Direction | Director George Cukor successfully preserves the film's theatrical origins, using clever set transitions and staging to maintain a lively, engaging atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The script features sharp, biting wit and memorable dialogue that continues to provide an entertaining and relevant critique of gender dynamics. | |
| Theme | The film's focus is divided: some viewers find the plot's preoccupation with men—despite their absence—undermines the female-centric premise, while others praise it as a clever subversion of traditional conflict. | |
| Screenplay | Viewers are split on the characters' development; some appreciate the exaggerated archetypes as iconic, while others find the reliance on social status and gossip creates shallow, unlikable personas. |