How long is Woman of the Hour?

Woman of the Hour runs 95 min and was released in 2024.

Where can I watch Woman of the Hour in the UK?

In the UK, Woman of the Hour is included with Netflix (all plans).

Who composed the music for Woman of the Hour?

The music for Woman of the Hour is by Mike Tuccillo and Dan Romer. The soundtrack album, Woman of the Hour (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), has 17 tracks.

What songs are on the Woman of the Hour soundtrack?

Woman of the Hour (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) has 17 tracks, including “Everyone's Risky”, “It'll Be so Fun, I Promise”, “The Lights Inside”, “Please Welcome Sheryl” by Dan Romer, Mike Tuccillo & Giosuè Greco and “Can I Take Your Picture”, and more. It is on Apple Music.

Is Woman of the Hour worth watching?

Stream it: if you prefer a chilling, psychological exploration of gendered dread over traditional slasher tropes. IMDb users rate it 6.6 out of 10 from 70,688 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 91%, Metacritic 74 and TMDB users 6.4.

Woman of the Hour (2024)

Film · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Tense95 minRCommon Sense 13+2024

IMDb6.6· 70,688 votesLetterboxd3.2/5RT91%RT audience68%Metascore74Roger Ebert4/4Trakt69%TMDB6.4

Stream itif you prefer a chilling, psychological exploration of gendered dread over traditional slasher tropes.

A chilling, slow-burn thriller that trades cheap jump scares for a persistent sense of gendered dread. It is an uncomfortable but skillfully directed watch for those who prefer psychological tension over graphic violence.

What it is about

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

Trailer

What Woman of the Hour is like, and who it is for

What it is like to watch

Watching this film is a study in mounting discomfort rather than explosive action. The pacing is deliberate, oscillating between the surreal, brightly lit absurdity of a 1970s television set and the murky, predatory reality of Los Angeles at night. The tension does not come from mystery—the killer’s identity is clear from the start—but from the suffocating atmospheric weight of watching characters navigate a world that consistently ignores their intuition.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

This is a film for those who appreciate social commentary woven into their thrillers. It focuses on the systemic failures and everyday misogyny that allow a predator to hide in plain sight. However, those looking for a fast-paced police procedural or a graphic true-crime spectacle should skip it. The caveat here is that the narrative structure is somewhat fragmented, jumping between timelines to establish the killer's history, which can occasionally stall the central momentum.

The right evening for it

It suits a quiet evening when you are in the mood for something thoughtful and deeply unsettling. It is best watched when you can give your full attention to the subtle performances and the heavy, lingering silences.

Written by our AI from the facts on this page. It has opinions; it has not watched it.

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How Woman of the Hour leaves you

One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.

Stills

Images from TMDB.

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More clips

Trailer · Woman of the Hour Trailer #1 (2024)
Teaser · Official Teaser
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Woman of the Hour soundtrack

Music by Mike Tuccillo and Dan Romer

Woman of the Hour (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

Dan Romer & Mike Tuccillo · 2024 · 17 tracks

Listen on Apple Music

1Everyone's Risky
2It'll Be so Fun, I Promise
3The Lights Inside
4Please Welcome Sheryl · Dan Romer, Mike Tuccillo & Giosuè Greco
5Can I Take Your Picture
6Have a Word with Me
7Holding Court
8If You're in There
9You're Supposed to Be Having Fun
10A Very Dangerous Man

Album and songs from Apple Music.

Questions people ask

Is Woman of the Hour a tense film?: Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tense. A chilling, slow-burn thriller that trades cheap jump scares for a persistent sense of gendered dread. It is an uncomfortable but skillfully directed watch for those who prefer psychological tension over graphic violence.
How long is Woman of the Hour?: Woman of the Hour runs 95 min and was released in 2024.
Where can I watch Woman of the Hour in the UK?: In the UK, Woman of the Hour is included with Netflix (all plans).
Who composed the music for Woman of the Hour?: The music for Woman of the Hour is by Mike Tuccillo and Dan Romer. The soundtrack album, Woman of the Hour (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), has 17 tracks.
What songs are on the Woman of the Hour soundtrack?: Woman of the Hour (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) has 17 tracks, including “Everyone's Risky”, “It'll Be so Fun, I Promise”, “The Lights Inside”, “Please Welcome Sheryl” by Dan Romer, Mike Tuccillo & Giosuè Greco and “Can I Take Your Picture”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
Is Woman of the Hour worth watching?: Stream it: if you prefer a chilling, psychological exploration of gendered dread over traditional slasher tropes. IMDb users rate it 6.6 out of 10 from 70,688 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 91%, Metacritic 74 and TMDB users 6.4.

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