The Crying Woman (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, The Crying Woman is a drama film directed by Jacques Doillon, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Jacques returns after a long absence to his wife Dominique and their daughter Lola in their isolated house, located on a hillside in Provence. Dominique is crouching and crying. She had asked Jacques to go because she could not stand him seeing her crying. Jacques powerlessly witnesses the excesses of Dominique's emotions. She understands that he loves another woman, and ousts him again...
Who’s in it. The Crying Woman stars Dominique Laffin as Dominique, Haydée Politoff as Haydée, Jacques Doillon as Jacques and Lola Doillon as Lola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Crying Woman 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 Crying Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crying Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crying Woman (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crying Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crying Woman worth watching?
- The Crying Woman holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Crying Woman?
- The Crying Woman stars Dominique Laffin, Haydée Politoff, Jacques Doillon, Lola Doillon and Jean-Denis Robert.
- When was The Crying Woman released?
- The Crying Woman was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.