A Dangerous Woman (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1993, A Dangerous Woman is a drama and romance film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, running about 102 minutes. “The story of a woman no one noticed until it was too late.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martha Horgan is a withdrawn, mentally disabled woman who lives with her aunt, Frances. One of Martha's unusual traits is that she doesn't lie, a quality that leads to her getting fired from a dry-cleaning shop thanks to the actions of the shifty Getso. Conflict seems to follow Martha, since she also becomes romantically involved with local fix-it man, Mackey, who is sleeping with Frances as well.
Who’s in it. A Dangerous Woman stars Debra Winger as Martha, Barbara Hershey as Frances, Gabriel Byrne as Mackey and David Strathairn as Getso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Dangerous Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
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 A Dangerous Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Dangerous Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Dangerous Woman (1993)?
- In US, A Dangerous Woman 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 A Dangerous Woman worth watching?
- A Dangerous Woman holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Dangerous Woman?
- A Dangerous Woman stars Debra Winger, Barbara Hershey, Gabriel Byrne, David Strathairn and Chloe Webb.
- When was A Dangerous Woman released?
- A Dangerous Woman was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.