The Woman in Red (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Woman in Red is a 1984 romantic comedy starring Gene Wilder, Kelly LeBrock and Gilda Radner. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $25.3 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Song). Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Woman in Red About?
The premise of The Woman in Red without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A happily married man's world is turned upside down when he becomes infatuated with a captivating woman he meets. Driven by an overwhelming desire, he embarks on a comical pursuit to win her affection. However, his obsession quickly spirals into a series of misunderstandings and embarrassing situations, revealing the complexities of temptation and the potential consequences of straying from commitment.
The Woman in Red Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female full frontal nudity
- blown up skirt
- brief female frontal nudity
- red dress
- adultery
- female pubic hair
- overhearing sex
- female nudity
- red panties
- female rear nudity
- female removes her clothes
- camera shot of a woman's legs
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- white panties
- female frontal nudity
- braless
- pubic hair
- upskirt
- infidelity
- color in title
- san francisco california
- shower
- marital separation
- los angeles california
- ledge
- jumping from height
- advertising
- obsession
- model
- midlife crisis
- love triangle
- extramarital affair
- waterbed
- lingerie
- panties pulled down
- remake of french film
- remake
- window
- bird
- golden gate bridge
- female reporter
- air vent
- punk rocker
- reference to arizona
- dating
- pretending to be blind
- sex comedy
- gender in title
- gay character
- female topless nudity
- red high heels
The Woman in Red Cast
Gene Wilder leads the cast, with Kelly LeBrock and Gilda Radner.
Also Starring in The Woman in Red
· 6 moreThe Woman in Red Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Woman in Red 55 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Woman in Red Plot Summary
What happens in The Woman in Red from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In San Francisco, CA, we meet Theodore “Teddy” Pierce (Gene Wilder), the director of information at a local advertising agency. His life takes a dramatic turn, as he stands precariously on the edge of a high window ledge, reflecting on the events that transpired over the past month—events that transformed his once unremarkable routine into a whirlwind of chaos and temptation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Woman in Red, scene by scene
The Woman in Red Box Office
The Woman in Red grossed $25.3 million worldwide. $25.3 million came from the US and Canada and $41,241 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25.3M
- US & Canada
- $25.3M
- International
- $41.2K
The Woman in Red Awards & Nominations
The Woman in Red won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Song). Its biggest night was the Oscars 1985, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1985 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Music (Original Song)
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BAFTA 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song
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Golden Globes 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song – Stevie Wonder
The Woman in Red Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Teddy Thinks He Found The Mystery Woman
- Clip Blind Friend Prank
- Clip Surprise Party
How Well Do You Know The Woman in Red?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What city does 'The Woman in Red' take place in?
Cars in The Woman in Red
49 cars on screen, including the 1983 Mitsubishi Tredia and the 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
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1983 Mitsubishi Tredia Main role -
1982 Lincoln Town Car Important role -
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Minor role -
American Lafrance Minor role
The Woman in Red Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “La Mujer de Rojo” and “Boys will be Boys”.
- Also known as
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- La Mujer de Rojo
- Boys will be Boys
- Kırmızılı Kadın
- Die Frau in Rot
- La signora in rosso
- A Mulher de Vermelho
- Женщина в красном
- La Fille en rouge
- Femeia în roșu
- Η Γυναικάρα με τα Κόκκινα
- האישה באדום
- Жената в червено
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- Pigen i rødt
- Žena v červeném
- 红衣女郎
- A piros ruhás nő
- A Dama de Vermelho
- Kobieta w czerwieni
- 우먼 인 레드
- Жінка в червоному
- La chica de rojo
- En tjej i rött
- Kvinnen i rødt
- La dona de vermell
- Unelmien nainen
- ウーマン・イン・レッド
- Žena u crvenom
- Žena v červenom
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The Woman in Red FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Woman in Red, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Woman in Red?
The Woman in Red runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Woman in Red released?
The Woman in Red was released on August 15, 1984.
Who is in the cast of The Woman in Red?
The Woman in Red stars Gene Wilder, Kelly LeBrock and Gilda Radner, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Woman in Red make at the box office?
The Woman in Red grossed $25.3 million worldwide ($25.3 million domestic, $41,241 international).
How is The Woman in Red rated?
The Woman in Red has 55 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
What awards did The Woman in Red win?
The Woman in Red won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Music (Original Song) at the Oscars 1985.
Does The Woman in Red have a post-credit scene?
No. The Woman in Red has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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