Widows (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Widows is a thriller and crime film directed by Steve McQueen, running about 129 minutes. “Left with nothing. Capable of anything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Widows stars Viola Davis as Veronica Rawlings, Michelle Rodriguez as Linda, Elizabeth Debicki as Alice and Robert Duvall as Tom Mulligan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Widows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $73.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Widows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Widows tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Widows (2018)?
- In US, Widows is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Widows worth watching?
- Widows holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Widows?
- Widows stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Robert Duvall and Colin Farrell.
- When was Widows released?
- Widows was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.