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Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Woman Thou Art Loosed is a 2004 drama directed by Michael Schultz, starring Kimberly Elise, Michael Boatman and T.D. Jakes. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $6.9 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 2005. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
worldwide gross
$6.9M
award nominations
2
Metascore
55
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Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Michael Schultz
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Woman Thou Art Loosed About?

The premise of Woman Thou Art Loosed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A family's peaceful existence is upended when their young daughter mysteriously disappears. As the search intensifies, unsettling secrets and buried lies begin to surface, threatening to unravel their carefully constructed world and expose a disturbing history. The investigation reveals a complex network of relationships and hidden truths, forcing them to confront painful realities and question everything they thought they knew.

Woman Thou Art Loosed Themes & Keywords

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  • prisoner
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  • strip club
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Cast & crew

Woman Thou Art Loosed Cast

Kimberly Elise leads the cast, with Michael Boatman and T.D. Jakes. Directed by Michael Schultz.

From the director

More from Michael Schultz

More films directed by Michael Schultz, best-rated first: Cooley High, The Last Dragon, Greased Lightning and Krush Groove.

Full filmography
Ratings

Woman Thou Art Loosed Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Woman Thou Art Loosed 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Plot

Woman Thou Art Loosed Plot Summary

What happens in Woman Thou Art Loosed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Michelle Jordan steps out of the halfway house, she is welcomed by a fragile sense of freedom, with her probation serving as a constant reminder of the precarious journey ahead. One crucial condition of her release mandates her attendance at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ, where the inspiring Bishop Jakes passionately delivers sermons that resonate with those yearning for redemption. Within the sanctified walls of the church, Michelle unexpectedly reunites with Twana, a face from her past, and encounters Todd, a long-time friend struggling with the aftermath of his recent divorce from Keisha—a woman strikingly similar to Michelle.

Full summary

The whole story of Woman Thou Art Loosed, scene by scene

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Box office

Woman Thou Art Loosed Box Office

Woman Thou Art Loosed grossed $6.9 million worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.9M

US & Canada
$6.9M
Awards

Woman Thou Art Loosed Awards & Nominations

Woman Thou Art Loosed earned 2 award nominations, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 2005.

2 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

Woman Thou Art Loosed Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Woman Thou Art Loosed.

Woman Thou Art Loosed Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Woman Thou Art Loosed?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What event marks Michelle Jordan's transition into freedom?

Cars

Cars in Woman Thou Art Loosed

9 cars on screen, including the 1988 BMW 735i E32 and the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.

All 9 cars
  • 1988 BMW 735i E32 in Woman Thou Art Loosed 1988 BMW 735i E32 Minor role
  • 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport in Woman Thou Art Loosed 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Minor role
  • Neoplan AN 440 in Woman Thou Art Loosed Neoplan AN 440 Minor role
  • 1986 Audi 5000 C3 in Woman Thou Art Loosed 1986 Audi 5000 C3 Background role

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FAQ

Woman Thou Art Loosed FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Woman Thou Art Loosed, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Woman Thou Art Loosed?

Woman Thou Art Loosed runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Woman Thou Art Loosed released?

Woman Thou Art Loosed was released on October 1, 2004.

Who directed Woman Thou Art Loosed?

Woman Thou Art Loosed was directed by Michael Schultz.

More films by Michael Schultz

Who is in the cast of Woman Thou Art Loosed?

Woman Thou Art Loosed stars Kimberly Elise, Michael Boatman and T.D. Jakes.

How much did Woman Thou Art Loosed make at the box office?

Woman Thou Art Loosed grossed $6.9 million worldwide.

How is Woman Thou Art Loosed rated?

Woman Thou Art Loosed has 6.6/10 on IMDb and 55 on Metacritic.

Was Woman Thou Art Loosed nominated for any awards?

Woman Thou Art Loosed received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does Woman Thou Art Loosed have a post-credit scene?

No. Woman Thou Art Loosed has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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