The Woman in Question (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1950, The Woman in Question is a mystery film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 88 minutes. “The suspense-tense surprise of the year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Agnes "Astra" Huston, a fortune teller at a run-down fair, is found strangled in her bedroom. As the police question five suspects, their interactions with her are shown in flashbacks from their point of view.
Who’s in it. The Woman in Question stars Jean Kent as Agnes / Madame Astra / Parrot (voice), Dirk Bogarde as R.W. (Bob) Baker, John McCallum as Michael Murray and Susan Shaw as Catherine Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Woman in Question has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Woman in Question page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Woman in Question tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Woman in Question (1950)?
- In US, The Woman in Question is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Woman in Question worth watching?
- The Woman in Question holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Woman in Question?
- The Woman in Question stars Jean Kent, Dirk Bogarde, John McCallum, Susan Shaw and Hermione Baddeley.
- When was The Woman in Question released?
- The Woman in Question was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.