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The Misandrists (2018): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Misandrists is a 2018 comedy drama directed by Bruce La Bruce, starring Kembra Pfahler as Sister Kembra, Susanne Sachße and Til Schindler. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $26,123 worldwide. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.

IMDb rating
5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
worldwide gross
$26.1K
Echo Score
50
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The Misandrists (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Bruce La Bruce
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Misandrists About?

The premise of The Misandrists without spoilers.

Within the secluded sanctuary of the Female Liberation Army, a wounded man seeks shelter with a group of radical feminist warriors. He finds himself caught in a complex situation as the group’s mission to establish a female-dominated world order faces internal conflicts and hidden secrets. His presence further complicates matters, revealing deeper divisions and unexpected challenges to their carefully guarded existence.

The Misandrists Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • misandrist
  • lesbian
  • female nudity
  • queer cinema
  • politics
  • dildo
  • watching gay porn
  • watching gay pornography
  • post punk
  • dog barks
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female frontal nudity
+38 more
  • male frontal nudity
  • male nudity
  • gay interest
  • nun
  • revolution
  • urination
  • rim job
  • lesbian sex
  • wig
  • torture
  • police officer
  • rear nudity
  • male full frontal nudity
  • trimmed male pubic hair
  • male rear nudity
  • female female kiss
  • basement
  • militant feminism
  • trimmed pubic hair
  • femcel
  • bangs
  • sexism against men
  • pubic hair
  • male pubic hair
  • bare chested male
  • male urinating
  • man bound spread eagle
  • nudity
  • pornography
  • disguise
  • year 1999
  • kiss
  • convent
  • policeman
  • injection
  • classroom
  • blood
  • blood spatter
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Cast & crew

The Misandrists Cast & Characters

Kembra Pfahler leads the cast as Sister Kembra, with Susanne Sachße as Big Mother and Til Schindler as Volker. Directed by Bruce La Bruce; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Misandrists

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From the director

More from Bruce La Bruce

More films directed by Bruce La Bruce, best-rated first: Saint-Narcisse, The Visitor, Gerontophilia and The Raspberry Reich.

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Ratings

The Misandrists Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Misandrists 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10. Our Echo Score gives it 50/100, strongest in sensory experience (75) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

50 /100

The Misandrists Echo Score Breakdown

In overall terms, The Misandrists delivers a mixed viewing experience that oscillates between engaging stylistic flourishes and underdeveloped narrative elements. Critics praised its bold queer aesthetics and camp-infused visual style but frequently noted inconsistencies in plot coherence and character depth. While the film’s confrontational themes garnered appreciation for originality, uneven pacing and sporadic performances limited its broader appeal. Consequently, the film achieves a moderate resonance that may intrigue niche audiences but struggles to sustain cohesive momentum.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 60

    In terms of art and craft, the film’s retro-infused visual styling emerges as its primary asset. Reviewers highlighted the campy noir aesthetic and deliberate homage to ’70s Eurotrash production design. However, criticisms of inconsistent costume choices and rough-edged cinematography tempered enthusiasm. Altogether, the visual ambition provides notable flair despite occasional lapses.

  • Character & Emotion 35

    When it comes to character and emotion, performances often strike an uneven tone across the ensemble. Several critics and users pointed to minimally skilled acting and clichéd dialogue that undermines character depth. Occasional moments of tenderness and thematic resonance offered brief engagement, but overall emotional investment remains inconsistent and limited throughout.

  • Story & Flow 50

    In terms of story and flow, The Misandrists struggles with coherence and pacing that frequently stall engagement. Multiple reviews described plot development as uneven and lacking clear narrative drive, though the film’s provocative premise and confrontational themes were acknowledged as original. Ultimately, these structural inconsistencies dilute storytelling effectiveness and hinder sustained engagement.

  • Sensory Experience 75

    When considering the sensory experience, the film’s bold audio-visual choices stand out more than its technical polish. Critics applauded the campy score and dynamic sound design that enhance key sequences, while the vibrant color palette and stylized lighting reinforce the retro atmosphere. Despite occasional rough transitions, the sensory elements largely support the film’s provocative tone.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    In assessing the rewatch factor, the film’s uneven narrative and inconsistent performances detract from lasting appeal. While its distinctive camp aesthetic and bold thematic premise may hold niche interest, repetitive pacing and sporadic emotional resonance discourage repeat viewings. Consequently, The Misandrists offers limited replay value beyond an initial curiosity-driven watch.

Box office

The Misandrists Box Office

The Misandrists grossed $26,123 worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$26.1K

US & Canada
$26.1K
Videos

The Misandrists Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Misandrists.

Official US trailer
Details

The Misandrists Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “As Misândricas” and “Las Misándricas”.

Also known as
  • As Misândricas
  • Las Misándricas
  • Womanifesto
  • Mizandristkinje
  • Misandrie
  • Misandrystki
  • 금남의 집
  • 厌男者

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FAQ

The Misandrists FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Misandrists, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Misandrists?

The Misandrists runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Misandrists released?

The Misandrists was released on May 25, 2018.

Who directed The Misandrists?

The Misandrists was directed by Bruce La Bruce.

More films by Bruce La Bruce

Who is in the cast of The Misandrists?

The Misandrists stars Kembra Pfahler as Sister Kembra, Susanne Sachße as Big Mother and Til Schindler as Volker, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Misandrists make at the box office?

The Misandrists grossed $26,123 worldwide.

How is The Misandrists rated?

The Misandrists has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 33% on TMDB.

Does The Misandrists have a post-credit scene?

No. The Misandrists has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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