Widows (2018)

Widows is a tense, morally complex crime thriller set in contemporary Chicago. After a botched robbery leaves four criminals dead, their wives — led by Veronica (Viola Davis) — are left with a dangerous debt to a local crime boss and a choice: accept the consequences or take matters into their own hands. When Veronica discovers her husband’s meticulous plan for a much bigger heist, she recruits fellow widows Alice (Elizabeth Debicki), Linda (Michelle Rodriguez) and Belle (Cynthia Erivo) to pull off the job. Their plot collides with a volatile political landscape — a power struggle for a South Side alderman seat — turning a personal survival scheme into something far more explosive. Watching Widows, you’ll experience a taut blend of heist mechanics and character drama: simmering tension, high-stakes planning, sudden violence and quieter, wrenching moments of grief and solidarity. The film balances pulse-quickening set pieces with sharp social and political commentary on power, corruption and inequality, and is driven by strong performances and emotional stakes rather than glamorized crime. Expect suspense, moral ambiguity, and an emotionally charged ride that keeps you invested in both the scheme and the women who refuse to be defined by their husbands’ sins.

Actors: Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki

Director: Steve McQueen

Runtime: 129 min

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

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