Women Talking Review (2022) — 78% Celluloid Score
Directed by Sarah Polley · 2022 ·
Women Talking (2022) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
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Where to watch Women Talking by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Indonesia | Prime Video |
| Japan | Prime Video |
| Malaysia | Prime Video |
| Nigeria | Prime Video |
| Philippines | Prime Video |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| Thailand | Prime Video |
| Turkey | Prime Video |
| United Arab Emirates | Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | Prime Video |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
- Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Women Talking worth watching?
Yes — Women Talking earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Sarah Polley’s Oscar-winning colony drama took Best Feature Narrative at Balinale 2023 — the Bali festival’s endorsement of a major awards-season landmark.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).
What is Women Talking about?
A group of women in an isolated religious colony struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men.
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Critic Reviews
Women Talking (2022) Review
★★★½☆
Sarah Polley's Women Talking (2022) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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