The Other Woman
A grieving stepmother navigates guilt, marital strain, and a fragile bond with her stepson after the death of her infant daughter.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- intimate
- raw
- quiet evening
- reflective viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the performances by Natalie Portman and Lisa Kudrow worthwhile but judged the direction clumsy and the script cluttered and melodramatic.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Emilia's infant daughter's death affects her marriage, her bond with stepson William, and her relationship with Jack.
Emilia struggles with guilt surrounding her baby's death and fears being judged as a bad stepmother.
Emilia's marriage to Jack is complicated by his former wife Carolyne and by the family's shared history of loss.
Central Park, New York winter, candlelight vigil imagery, and intimate interiors frame Emilia's alienation and mourning.
Films like The Other Woman, and why
Rabbit Hole
shared themes of grief, marital strain, complicated family relationships, and emotional healing
The Hours
shared intimate domestic drama, bereavement, self-discovery, and restrained melodrama
The Jane Austen Book Club
shared female-centered grief, romantic rivalry, and difficult emotional reconciliation
Movie Details
- Director
- Don Roos
- Release Date
- 2010-10-28
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (425)
Cast
- Natalie Portman
- Scott Cohen
- Charlie Tahan
- Lauren Ambrose
- Lisa Kudrow
- Michael Cristofer
- Debra Monk
- Elizabeth Marvel
- Anthony Rapp
- Mona Fastvold
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Other Woman about?
- A grieving stepmother navigates guilt, marital strain, and a fragile bond with her stepson after the death of her infant daughter.
- What is The Other Woman like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Other Woman as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Other Woman violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Other Woman.
- What did critics think of The Other Woman?
- Critics generally found the performances by Natalie Portman and Lisa Kudrow worthwhile but judged the direction clumsy and the script cluttered and melodramatic.
- Which films are like The Other Woman?
- Films with a similar feel include Rabbit Hole, The Hours, and The Jane Austen Book Club.
- How long is The Other Woman?
- The Other Woman runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Other Woman?
- In United States, The Other Woman streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now.
