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The Woman in Black (2012)

“What did they see?”

6.2/10 · 3,780 votes 1h 35m pg-13 ThrillerDramaHorror

#152 of 232 films from 2012 #1685 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by James Watkins · Written by Jane Goldman, Susan Hill

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Overview

The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true identity.

Cast

Daniel Radcliffeas Arthur Kipps
Ciarán Hindsas Mr. Daily
Janet McTeeras Mrs. Daily
Liz Whiteas Jennet Humfrye
Tim McMullanas Mr. Jerome
Jessica Raineas Nanny
Shaun Dooleyas Fisher
Mary Stockleyas Mrs. Fisher
Roger Allamas Mr. Bentley
Daniel Cerqueiraas Keckwick
David Burkeas PC Collins
Sophie Stuckeyas Stella Kipps
Misha Handleyas Joseph Kipps
Aoife Dohertyas Lucy Jerome

Facts

Release dateFebruary 3, 2012
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) — about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$32,000,000
Box office$129,000,000 (4.0× budget)
IMDbtt1596365

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Questions

How long is The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is The Woman in Black worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 3,780 votes, which places it #152 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 35%) and #1685 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black was directed by James Watkins. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Speak No Evil (2024), Eden Lake (2008), Bastille Day (2016).
Who stars in The Woman in Black?
Daniel Radcliffe as Arthur Kipps; Ciarán Hinds as Mr. Daily; Janet McTeer as Mrs. Daily; Liz White as Jennet Humfrye; Tim McMullan as Mr. Jerome; Jessica Raine as Nanny.
What is The Woman in Black rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Woman in Black?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24814.

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