The Women (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2021, The Women is a drama film directed by Nobuteru Uchida, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Misaki lives in a rural town situated among lush, green mountains beneath a clear blue sky. Despite graduating from a university in Tokyo, she was unable to find the job she hoped for due to the lack of employment opportunities that befell her generation. Just about everything has gone badly for her and now she is on the verge of turning 40. However, she has dreams of marrying her aging, handicapped mother Mitsuko's care worker, Naoki, who pays visits to their home. Her clandestine meetings with Naoki are one of Misaki's oases from Mitsuko's harsh day-to-day verbal abuse. The other is the bee farm run by her childhood friend Kaori. The honey Kaori diligently works to make is sweet, mild, and soothing. But then Misaki is cruelly betrayed by Naoki. And Kaori abruptly dies. These events drive Misaki's heart to the brink of bursting. "Why did she have to die? "
Who’s in it. The Women stars Yukiko Shinohara as Misaki, Kana Kurashina as Kaori, Atsuko Takahata as Mitsuko and Sahel Rosa as Maria Tanaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Women has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Women tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Women (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Women worth watching?
- The Women holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Women?
- The Women stars Yukiko Shinohara, Kana Kurashina, Atsuko Takahata, Sahel Rosa and Manako Tsutsui.
- When was The Women released?
- The Women was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.