The Woman in Black (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, The Woman in Black is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by James Watkins, running about 95 minutes. “What did they see?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true identity.
Who’s in it. The Woman in Black stars Daniel Radcliffe as Arthur Kipps, Ciarán Hinds as Mr. Daily, Janet McTeer as Mrs. Daily and Liz White as Jennet Humfrye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Woman in Black has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $127.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Woman in Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Woman in Black tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Woman in Black (2012)?
- In US, The Woman in Black is available to 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 The Woman in Black worth watching?
- The Woman in Black holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Woman in Black?
- The Woman in Black stars Daniel Radcliffe, Ciarán Hinds, Janet McTeer, Liz White and Tim McMullan.
- When was The Woman in Black released?
- The Woman in Black was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.