Woman of the Hour

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An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in '70s LA when they're cast on an episode of "The Dating Game." Based on a true story.

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Deftly directed by star Anna Kendrick, Woman of the Hour uses an incredible true story as the foundation for a powerful examination of the intersection between systemic misogyny and violence.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Kendrick’s knack for capturing period detail goes beyond the psychedelic synthetics and kipper ties. She taps into the treacherous sexism that was hardwired into the entertainment industry and wider culture of the time.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 30, 2024

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I think she [Kendrick] has a really good sense of psychology.

Oct 24, 2024

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Robert Levin

Newsday

This is an accomplished directorial debut, a movie made with smarts and vision.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 22, 2024

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

Whether or not one wants to label this a “feminist film,” it’s a bold and unflinching take on a series of awful situations punctuated by this bizarre gameshow incident.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 1, 2024

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Ryan Syrek

The Reader (Omaha, NE)

It feels like the answer to “would you rather be alone in the woods with an unknown man or a bear” should be “Did you know that one time, in the 1970s, a highly prolific serial killer went on The Dating Game and won?”

Rated: A-

Nov 1, 2024

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Max Fainaru-Wada

Willamette Week

Audiences will probably be quick to read about Woman of the Hour’s backstory after it’s over, just as they’ll probably wish there was a more dynamic hand behind the camera.

Oct 31, 2024

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Patrick M

The film had lots of potential but was a dud. Not a knock on the production or acting, but there was no clear storyline or hero’s journey in the film. It felt like 3-4 plots that are related but didn’t flesh together well. There was so much build up for nothing. I wish I could’ve given it a better review.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Charlotte Q

Great acting! Great directing! Great plot! Absolutely must watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Jennifer M

Anna Kendrick captures the discomfort of the male gaze and expectation of women with perfect nuance. The movie is as uncomfortable as it's supposed to feel.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Scott M

Nowadays, it seems everything is a series, so it was nice to watch a short, concise film although this killers rampage was probably enough for a string of episodes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Luke W

This show was soooo BORING and DULL and BLAND! Don't wouldn't waste my time!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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m s

Pretty slow. Interesting/sad to know this is a true story. Could have been much shorter.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/01/24

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Synopsis

An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in '70s LA when they're cast on an episode of "The Dating Game." Based on a true story.

Director: Anna Kendrick
Producer: Stephen Crawford, Andrew Deane, Anna Kendrick, Roy Lee, J.D. Lifshitz, Raphael Margules, Miri Yoon, Vindhya Sagar
Screenwriter: Ian MacAllister McDonald
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: BoulderLight Pictures, AGC Studios
Rating: R (Language|A Sexual Reference|Some Drug Use|Violent Content)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 11, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 18, 2024
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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