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6.8 / 10(780 votes)IMDbPG-1320221h 44m$7.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Women Talking

“Do nothing. Stay and fight. Leave.”

Synopsis

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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official Trailer 2Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-14

Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 60 Days
World Premiere

Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

December 23, 2022

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

February 21, 2023

VOD & Digital Platforms

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.38x ROI)

Production Budget

$20M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$7.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.38x

-$12.4M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $20MWorldwide: $7.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sarah Polley
Screenplay & Story
Sarah Polley
Original Score
Hildur Guðnadóttir
Original Title
Women Talking
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Budget
$20M
Worldwide Gross
$7.6M
Production Studios
Plan B Entertainment, Hear/Say Productions, Orion Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sarah Polley

Screenplay & Story

Sarah Polley, Miriam Toews

Original Score & Music

Hildur Guðnadóttir

Director of Photography

Luc Montpellier

Film Editing

Christopher Donaldson, Roslyn Kalloo

Producers

Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Lyn Lucibello, Emily Foley, Brad Pitt

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Miriam Toews

Department Leadership Roster

Jeremy Kleiner

Jeremy Kleiner

Producer

Dede Gardner

Dede Gardner

Producer

Hildur Guðnadóttir

Hildur Guðnadóttir

Original Music Composer

Christopher Donaldson

Christopher Donaldson

Editor

Peter Cosco

Production Design

Luc Montpellier

Director of Photography

Roslyn Kalloo

Roslyn Kalloo

Editor

Sarah Polley

Sarah Polley

Screenplay

Patrick Mark

Stunt Coordinator

Layton Morrison

Layton Morrison

Stunt Coordinator

Quita Alfred

Costume Design

Kevin Chandoo

Visual Effects Supervisor

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Producer

Sarah Polley

Sarah Polley

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Women Talking.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Women Talking

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.

Who directed Women Talking?

Women Talking was directed by Sarah Polley.

Who stars in Women Talking?

The principal cast of Women Talking includes Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Ben Whishaw.

When was Women Talking released and how long is it?

Women Talking was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of Women Talking?

Women Talking had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $7.6M at the worldwide box office (0.38 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Women Talking?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Women Talking was composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir.

Is Women Talking based on a book or true story?

Women Talking is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Miriam Toews".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Women Talking?

Women Talking holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).