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Film · 2016

Certain Women

Directed by Kelly Reichardt · starring Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern and Michelle Williams

  • 1 h 47 min
  • Drama
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 2 March 2017
  • 6.2 Users1 vote
  • 7.0 Critics1 review
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Synopsis

Certain Women, directed by Kelly Reichardt, tells the story of a handful of intersecting lives across Montana. A lawyer (Laura Dern) tries to diffuse a hostage situation and calm her disgruntled client (Jared Harris), who feels slighted by a workers' compensation settlement. A married couple (Michelle Williams and James Le Gros) breaks ground on a new home but find themselves in a sticky situation with an elderly man when they demand his stockpile of vintage sandstone. A ranch hand worker (Lily Gladstone) forms an attachment to a young lawyer (Kristen Stewart), who finds herself teaching a adult education classes, four hours from her home. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2016.

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Runtime
107 min1 hour and 47 minutes
How long is Certain Women?
1 hour and 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Certain Women released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 2 March 2017.
Who directed Certain Women?
Kelly Reichardt.
Who is in Certain Women?
It stars Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern, Michelle Williams and Jared Harris.
Where can I watch Certain Women?
In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
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Cast

Full cast (17)
Director
Kelly Reichardt
Writers
Kelly Reichardt
Producers
Larry Fessenden, Todd Haynes, Neil Kopp

Videos and trailers

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'Certain Women' Trailer 2:0529 September 2016

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Reviews

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6.2 1 vote

What the critics say 7.0, from one review

  • 7.0 The Hollywood ReporterLeslie Felperin There?s no doubt this is the work of a filmmaker entirely in command of her craft, but there?s something a little dry about the work, and it is slightly lacking in narrative cohesion given the… Read
  • VarietyGuy Lodge As with Reichardt's more streamlined miniatures, regional detail accounts for much of the film's lingering resonance, as her characters are molded by (and, in some cases, rail against) the landscape… Read
  • The PlaylistNoel Murray Though Certain Women is difficult, it's hardly obtuse. And for those willing to trust that Reichardt is in full command of this material, ?Certain Women? is utterly enthralling.

Soundtrack

All 3 songs
  1. Play with My HeartTaye Johnson
  2. CloudsMagic Bronson, Published House of Hassle arrangement with Bank Robber Music Spotify
  3. Boats to BuildGuy Clark, Published EMI April Music Inc, on behalf of itself, Ides of March Music, GSC Music Spotify

Trivia

All 6 facts

  • Lucy

    The film is dedicated to Lucy, Reichardt's dog and star of two of her previous films: 'Old Joy' (2006) and 'Wendy and Lucy' (2008).

  • Maile Meloy

    Adaptation of three Maile Meloy short stories, "Travis B.," "Native Sandstone" and "Tome." The stories are part of her "Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It" and "Half in Love" collections.

  • Third time lucky

    This film marks the third collaboration between Michelle Williams and Kelly Reichardt.

  • Adaptaciones

    While adapting Meloy's short story, "Travis B.," for the screen, Kelly Reichardt changed the male character of "Chet" into the female character "Jamie."

  • Admirer

    Ultimately, the chance to work with Kelly Reichardt drew Kristen Stewart to the film, as she is a big fan of her work.

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