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Widows' Peak

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94% Tomatometer 16 Reviews 52% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
When the elegant Edwina Broome moves to Kilshannon, a small town in Ireland, she must contend with the local matriarchs, particularly the feisty Mrs. Doyle-Counihan and the guarded Miss Katherine O'Hare, who immediately clash with the new arrival. As the three women verbally spar and scheme, certain secrets eventually come to light, revealing that their quaint village may not be so proper after all.
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Sheila Johnston Independent (UK) Nov 13, 2017
Widows' Peak is chiefly a comedy, and the main weakness is the choice of director -- John Irvin -- who is best known for action movies and, on this evidence, should stick with them. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3.5/4
Widow's Peak is another of those sly, witty, quietly ribald comedies that have been coming out of Ireland in the last few years. Go to Full Review Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot Feb 25, 2022
3/4
Not since The Crying Game have audiences huddled so steadfastly to keep a secret. Widow's Peak is great fun. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Dec 22, 2006
C
Fine Line is trying to lure the same female viewers that embraced Enchanted April to htis mediocre comedy-mystery, starring Mia Farrow in her first non-Wood Allen picture; Joan Plowright as a domineering widow steals the show--again. Go to Full Review Thomas Delapa Boulder Weekly Nov 4, 2005
3/5
Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Aug 4, 2005
3/5
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Wildflower R @RT63346457 Jun 19, 2024 Excellent film with wit, style, character development, and an unexpected twist. It improves on second viewing when you appreciate the setup. I can't understand the disparity between the appreciative critics' high rating and the audience's low rating unless the audience just expected to see a different film and didn't adjust their expectations. I wish we got more of these and fewer mindless superhero blockbusters. See more Steve D @RT35616104 Feb 19, 2023 Everyone involved were trying too hard. See more Aug 20, 2019 Love, love, love this movie. The nitwit son is too stupid to be believed; but, the story is certainly worth a watch. Watch it a second time and you will pick up so much more. See more Sep 8, 2017 Agree with the crowd on this one. Delicious Deceit. See more Sep 6, 2016 A diverting and well-acted English period piece with just the right mix of comedy and mystery. See more Aug 8, 2014 Even Joan Plowright couldnt save this stinker. Natasha Richardson was awful. BUT I also made the most AMAZING discovery: Mia Farrow & Gwyneth Paltrow look alike! Yes, they really do, watch this film & get a good look at Mia. I never noticed the resemblance before, its in the cheekbones & eyes. Maybe because they are both Jewish?? See more Read all reviews
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John Irvin

Director

Mia Farrow

Miss Katherine O'Hare

Joan Plowright

Mrs. Doyle-Counihan

Natasha Richardson

Mrs. Edwina Broome

Adrian Dunbar

Godfrey Doyle-Counihan

Jim Broadbent

Con Clancy

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Movie Info

Synopsis When the elegant Edwina Broome moves to Kilshannon, a small town in Ireland, she must contend with the local matriarchs, particularly the feisty Mrs. Doyle-Counihan and the guarded Miss Katherine O'Hare, who immediately clash with the new arrival. As the three women verbally spar and scheme, certain secrets eventually come to light, revealing that their quaint village may not be so proper after all.
Director
John Irvin
Producer
Jo Manuel
Screenwriter
Hugh Leonard
Production Co
British Screen Productions, The Rank Organisation
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.2M
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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