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Widows

R20182h 9mSteve McQueen
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 84

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"Left with nothing. Capable of anything."

A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.

DramaCrimeThriller
Chicago, IllinoisPoliticsWidowFeminismPoliticianHeistFlashbackRemakeMoneyBetrayal

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Frequently asked questions

What is Widows (2018) about?

A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.

Who stars in Widows?

Widows stars Viola Davis (Veronica Rawlings), Michelle Rodriguez (Linda), Elizabeth Debicki (Alice), Cynthia Erivo (Belle), Colin Farrell (Jack Mulligan). The film was directed by Steve McQueen.

How long is Widows?

Widows has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is Widows worth watching?

Widows holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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