Widows (2018)
Four widows in Chicago unite, turning their grief and desperation into a meticulously planned, high-stakes heist.
A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.
How intense is Widows?
Widows is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Widows feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefultensepulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Widows
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Widows for you?
Is Widows scary?
No. Widows is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Widows gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Widows sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Widows OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Widows?
Widows runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream Widows?
Widows is streaming on Starz.
Does Widows have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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