The Woman in Black (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Woman in Black is a 2012 drama thriller directed by James Watkins, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Ciarán Hinds. It is partly based on The Woman in Black by Susan Hill. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $129 million worldwide. Critics gave it 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- James Watkins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- CBS Films
- Based on
- The Woman in Black by Susan Hill
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Woman in Black About?
The premise of The Woman in Black without spoilers, adapted from The Woman in Black by Susan Hill. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, is sent to a remote coastal village to settle the estate of a recently deceased client. While there, he discovers a dark and disturbing secret connected to the mysterious Woman in Black. As he investigates the isolated house and its history, he’s confronted by a series of increasingly frightening events, forcing him to confront a supernatural presence and uncover a tragic truth before it claims another victim.
The Woman in Black Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ghost
- woman in black
- ghost child
- afterlife
- 1910s
- reunited family
- baby boy
- bird in a cage
- stairway
- distorted voice
- london england
- horror movie remake
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- gothic horror
- based on novel
- overhead camera shot
- bad guy wins
- supernatural horror
- dead children
- murder of a child
- stabbing a knife into a table
- year 1889
- year 1906
- year 1910
- gender in title
- literature on screen
- european literature on screen
- horror literature on screen
- fantasy literature on screen
- ghost boy
- jump scare
- grindhouse film
- title same as book
- countryside
- cymbal banging monkey toy
- sheet
- town with a dark secret
- knock at the door
- death of protagonist
- afterlife encounter
- 4 year old
- vomiting
- four word title
- child
- dog eats at the table
- 1900s
- 1880s
- father and son run into each other's arms
- period drama
- eccentricity
- manor house
The Woman in Black Cast
Daniel Radcliffe leads the cast, with Ciarán Hinds. Directed by James Watkins.
- Director James Watkins
More from James Watkins
More films directed by James Watkins, best-rated first: Speak No Evil, Eden Lake, The Take and Bastille Day.
The Woman in Black Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Woman in Black 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 25% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 24%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
173 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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The Woman in Black Plot Summary
What happens in The Woman in Black from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Arthur Kipps, portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, is a young attorney grappling with the profound grief of losing his beautiful wife during childbirth. Now a single father, he is left to raise his young son Joseph, whose innocent artwork often reflects his father’s sorrowful demeanor. Tasked with evaluating a remote estate for sale, Kipps ventures into a desolate village where the locals are wary of outsiders. His assignment to the eerie Eel Marsh House, formerly owned by the late Alice Drablow, quickly unveils the estate’s haunting legacy.
Full summary
The whole story of The Woman in Black, scene by scene
The Woman in Black Box Office
The Woman in Black grossed $129 million worldwide. $54.3 million came from the US and Canada and $74.6 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$129M
- US & Canada
- $54.3M
- International
- $74.6M
The Woman in Black Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Woman in Black / Official TV Spot - 'Mother's Scorn' (HD)
How Well Do You Know The Woman in Black?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character in The Woman in Black?
Cars in The Woman in Black
2 cars on screen: the 1913 Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. 'Silver Ghost' and the 1912 Fiat Tipo 1.
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1913 Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. 'Silver Ghost' Main role -
1912 Fiat Tipo 1 Background role
The Woman in Black Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “I gynaika me ta mavra” and “Zhenschina v chernom”.
- Also known as
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- I gynaika me ta mavra
- Zhenschina v chernom
- La Dama de Negro
- La Dame en Noire
- A Mulher de Negro
- Женщина в чёрном
- La donna in nero
- زن سیاه پوش
- La mujer de negro
- La Dame en noir
- Die Frau in Schwarz
- Kobieta w czerni
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- 黑衣女人
- Женщина в черном
- Siyahlı Kadın
- A fekete ruhás nő
- Žena v černém
- Η Γυναίκα με τα Μαύρα
- Žena v čiernom
- האישה בשחור
- Femeia în negru
- A Mulher de Preto
- Жінка в чорному
- Жената в черно
- 顫慄黑影
- Жена у црном
- 우먼 인 블랙
- 黑衣凶靈
- La dona de negre
- ウーマン・イン・ブラック 亡霊の館
- Người Đàn Bà Áo Đen
- ชุดดำสัญญาณสยอง
- زن سیاهپوش
- Žena u crnom
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The Woman in Black FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Woman in Black, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Woman in Black released?
The Woman in Black was released on February 3, 2012.
Who directed The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black was directed by James Watkins.
More films by James Watkins Who is in the cast of The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black stars Daniel Radcliffe and Ciarán Hinds.
How much did The Woman in Black make at the box office?
The Woman in Black grossed $129 million worldwide ($54.3 million domestic, $74.6 million international).
How is The Woman in Black rated?
The Woman in Black has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Is The Woman in Black based on a book?
Yes. The Woman in Black is partly adapted from The Woman in Black by Susan Hill.
Does The Woman in Black have a post-credit scene?
No. The Woman in Black has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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