The Woman in the Fifth (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Woman in the Fifth is a 2012 thriller directed by Pawel Pawlikowski, starring Kristin Scott Thomas. It is partly based on The Woman in the Fifth by Douglas Kennedy. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $662,887 worldwide. Critics gave it 59% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Pawel Pawlikowski
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ATO Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Woman in the Fifth About?
The premise of The Woman in the Fifth without spoilers, adapted from The Woman in the Fifth by Douglas Kennedy. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An American writer searching for inspiration in Paris becomes dangerously drawn to a mysterious and alluring widow. Their passionate affair is marked by unusual rules and hidden truths, leading him into a complex and increasingly unsettling situation. As he delves deeper into her world, he finds himself entangled in a web of desire, deception, and psychological suspense, questioning what is real and what is imagined.
The Woman in the Fifth Cast
Kristin Scott Thomas stars in The Woman in the Fifth. Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski.
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Director Pawel Pawlikowski
More from Pawel Pawlikowski
More films directed by Pawel Pawlikowski, best-rated first: Ida, Cold War, My Summer of Love and Last Resort.
The Woman in the Fifth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Woman in the Fifth 59% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 59% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 22%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 4.0
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TMDB 52% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
1 ratings
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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The Woman in the Fifth Plot Summary
What happens in The Woman in the Fifth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
American writer Tom Ricks arrives in Paris, aiming to be closer to his young daughter, who lives with his ex-wife. It becomes apparent that their divorce stemmed from Tom’s struggles with mental illness, although he seems to have made a recovery. Financially struggling, he takes a position as a night guard for a local crime boss, who runs a dilapidated hostel. In a basement office, his only responsibility is to press a button when a bell rings, hoping that the quiet of the night will aid in the completion of his new novel.
Full summary
The whole story of The Woman in the Fifth, scene by scene
The Woman in the Fifth Box Office
The Woman in the Fifth grossed $662,887 worldwide. $113,800 came from the US and Canada and $549,087 (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$662.9K
- US & Canada
- $113.8K
- International
- $549.1K
The Woman in the Fifth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Woman in the Fifth.
How Well Do You Know The Woman in the Fifth?
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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What is Tom Ricks' primary occupation in Paris?
The Woman in the Fifth Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “La Femme du Vème” and “La Femme du Cinquième”.
- Also known as
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- La Femme du Vème
- La Femme du Cinquième
- 파리 5구의 여인
- Жената от пети район
- Женщина из Пятого округа
- Die geheimnisvolle Fremde
- Gizemli Kadın
- Estranha Obsessão
- Titkok Párizsban
- La mujer del quinto
- האישה ברובע החמישי
- Η Γυναίκα του Πέμπτου
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- Žena z pátého patra
- Жената от номер пет
- Kobieta z piątej dzielnicy
- 巴黎五区的女人
- Жінка з п’ятого округу
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The Woman in the Fifth 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 the Fifth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Woman in the Fifth?
The Woman in the Fifth runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Woman in the Fifth released?
The Woman in the Fifth was released on June 15, 2012.
Who directed The Woman in the Fifth?
The Woman in the Fifth was directed by Pawel Pawlikowski.
More films by Pawel Pawlikowski Who is in the cast of The Woman in the Fifth?
The Woman in the Fifth stars Kristin Scott Thomas.
How much did The Woman in the Fifth make at the box office?
The Woman in the Fifth grossed $662,887 worldwide ($113,800 domestic, $549,087 international).
How is The Woman in the Fifth rated?
The Woman in the Fifth has 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic, 52% on TMDB and 2.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Is The Woman in the Fifth based on a book?
Yes. The Woman in the Fifth is partly adapted from The Woman in the Fifth by Douglas Kennedy.
Does The Woman in the Fifth have a post-credit scene?
No. The Woman in the Fifth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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