Pieces of a Woman

R

Released Dec 30, 2020

2 hr. 6 min.

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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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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chitown2bayarea

Good movie, definitely recommend if you're looking for a sad movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Janelle B

Absolutely amazing and realistic portrayal of deal life, I suffered an 8 1/2 month pregnancy loss and this movie brought me so much comfort and made me feel less alone. Real life isn't always pretty it doesn't always have a happy ending tied up in a bow , babies die and movies need to reflect this sometimes. I recommended this movie to many of my friends and family so that could get a glimpse into what life was like for me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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K e

Woah did she win anything for this performance?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/08/23

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Giorgio S

Really good. I know this is a drama,but the first scenes of Vanessa Kirby are fun as hell. Shia Lebaouf gives a really good performances. Ok this is all I have to say the movie lasted half an hour for me,it's too quick. Friday I'm going to see Napoleon so two Vanessa Kirby performances in a week,my god she's one of the mist beautiful woman I have ever seen and she's an amazing actress too,and her face,never seen something that beautiful.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Kornél Mundruczó

Director

Vanessa Kirby

Martha

Shia LaBeouf

Sean

Ellen Burstyn

Elizabeth

Iliza Shlesinger

Anita

Benny Safdie

Chris

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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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tt stern-enzi

WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)

It's tough to watch, but if you're gonna settle in for it, please pay attention to Vanessa Kirby. She's one to watch.

Rated: A

Mar 2, 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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Jillian Chilingerian

Offscreen With Jillian

It feels like a masterclass performance.

Aug 22, 2023

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PJ Grisar

The Forward

“Pieces of a Woman” doesn’t forsake memory, but questions its proper place in the lives of the second generation.

Jul 26, 2023

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf deliver their career-best performances, handling extensive monologues effortlessly, but it’s the former who leaves me mind-blowed at her emotional range, which induced tears in my eyes even before the title card appeared.

Rated: A-

Jul 24, 2023

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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
Executive Producer: Jason Cloth, Aaron L. Gilbert, Sam Levinson, Richard McConnell, Cheryl Leib
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
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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