Pieces of a Woman

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Pieces of a Woman

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2020

2h 6m

Drama

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Martha (Vanessa Kirby) and Sean (Shia LaBeouf) are a Boston couple on the verge of parenthood whose lives change irrevocably when a home birth ends in unimaginable tragedy. Thus begins a yearlong odyssey for Martha, who must navigate her grief while working through fractious relationships with Sean and her domineering mother (Ellen Burstyn), along with the publicly vilified midwife (Molly Parker), whom she must face in court.

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Critics Consensus

Pieces of a Woman struggles to maintain momentum after a stunning opening act, but Vanessa Kirby's performance makes the end result a poignant portrait of grief.

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Karl Quinn

The Age (Australia)

Awards talk aside, it's a bit of a mess. But it does do a decent job of capturing the impulse to blame when joy is supplanted by tragedy and loss.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 3, 2021

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Director Kornél Mundruczó doesn't go easy on his actors or on us, making this an ordeal.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 16, 2021

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

Its effortful grandiosity transforms it into something hollow and even, at times, risible.

Jan 15, 2021

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

The film is sadly never as good as its beginning, poking at too many different aspects of trauma without ever fully engaging with them.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 10, 2024

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Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

It can be a hard one to watch but, to put it simply, Kirby is magnetic. You just can’t take your eyes off her.

Apr 23, 2024

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Jillian Chilingerian

Offscreen With Jillian

It feels like a masterclass performance.

Aug 22, 2023

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Michael

A little hard to understand,I think theatre has a sound problem,ending seems abrupt.did Martha remarry and have a daughter? All leads are excellent espically Vanessa Kirby.would like a second viewing...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/25/21

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veronica s

Great direction and acting.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/02/21

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Luis D

Thumbs up for the good acting and the right thematic. But thumbs down for the way the mix trauma with opportunism and revenge. I find it very hard to empathise with a couple that want to jail a poor midwife (and exact a big sum of money from her) even knowing very well that she was innocent. In this they are assisted by the whole family, which has no shortage of money and influence. Is this abusive behaviour a product of guilt or trauma? I very much doubt it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/26/25

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Michele M.

A film for women to embrace.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Aurora N

The beginning is rather disjointed, with somewhat fragmented plot points, but overall, the film is worthwhile. I appreciate how it doesn't point out who's right or wrong, but instead focuses on perspective and how people forgive each other. The cinematography is beautiful, though some long scenes feel dull. The muted color palette sets the mood effectively.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/05/25

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Dennis B

Vanessa Kirby can be best described as luminous. A truly a gifted actor. Pieces of a Woman was blessed to have her in its cast. Ethereal beauty also applies but that observation comes from the core of her performance. She dove deep into her soul - Outstanding

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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Synopsis

Martha (Vanessa Kirby) and Sean (Shia LaBeouf) are a Boston couple on the verge of parenthood whose lives change irrevocably when a home birth ends in unimaginable tragedy. Thus begins a yearlong odyssey for Martha, who must navigate her grief while working through fractious relationships with Sean and her domineering mother (Ellen Burstyn), along with the publicly vilified midwife (Molly Parker), whom she must face in court.

Director: Kornél Mundruczó
Producer: Ashley Levinson, Aaron Ryder, Kevin Turen
Screenwriter: Kata Wéber
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: BRON Studios, Little Lamb, Creative Wealth Media Finance
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Brief Drug Use|Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 30, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 7, 2021
Runtime: 2h 6m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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