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Women Talking Review (2022) — 78% Celluloid Score

Directed by Sarah Polley · 2022 ·

Short answer

Is Women Talking worth watching?

Yes. Women Talking (2022) earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%). See the 4 inputs.

78%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating
80% Audience snapshot · excluded
79 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
6.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · NC16 (Singapore) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Rooney Mara , Claire Foy , Jessie Buckley , Judith Ivey , Ben Whishaw , Sheila McCarthy , Kate Hallett , Michelle McLeod , Liv McNeil , August Winter
Language
English

Also known as Ellas hablan Die Aussprache Entre Mulheres ウーマン・トーキング 私たちの選択 위민 토킹 女人们的谈话 沒有聲音的女人們 Konuşan Kadınlar

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists MGM+ in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Women Talking by country

Country Streaming on
India MGM+
Japan U-NEXT
United Kingdom MGM+

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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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).

    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.

    , Founder & Editor

    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

    Short review 4 min read English Women Talking

    Women Talking (2022) Review: A Vote on Faith and Freedom

    Women Talking is Sarah Polley's Oscar-winning drama about women in a remote religious colony deciding their future after years of abuse. Powerful, if stagey.

    Yes, with reservations. The ensemble and the moral argument are powerful, though the talky, theatrical form will not suit everyone. Best for viewers who like drama built on ideas.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Women Talking: frequently asked questions

    Is Women Talking worth watching?

    Yes. Women Talking (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 78%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Women Talking?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: MGM+ in India; U-NEXT in Japan; MGM+ in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Women Talking?

    Women Talking runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

    What is Women Talking rated?

    Women Talking is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, NC16 in Singapore and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Women Talking?

    Women Talking is directed by Sarah Polley and stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Ben Whishaw.

    Does Women Talking have a post-credits scene?

    Yes. TMDB records an extra scene during the credits, so it is worth staying until the end.

    What is the Metascore for Women Talking?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Women Talking is 79 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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