Cast:
Amy AdamsAnna Fox
Gary OldmanAlistair Russell
Anthony MackieEd Fox
Fred HechingerEthan Russell
Wyatt RussellDavid Winter
Brian Tyree HenryDetective Little
Director:
Joe Wright
The Woman in the Window (2021): Spoiler-Free Review
The Woman in the Window is Joe Wright’s 2021 thriller about a woman who watches her neighbors. It borrows from Hitchcock and adds its own twists.
The Premise
Anna Fox (Amy Adams) is a child psychologist who is afraid to leave her New York house. She spends her days watching the neighbors from her window. When a new family moves in across the street, she sees something shocking, but nobody believes her.
Why It Works
- Amy Adams plays Anna with fragile, nervous energy.
- The film borrows its idea from Hitchcock’s Rear Window, and it adds its own turns.
At a Glance
- Director: Joe Wright
- Cast: Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Julianne Moore, Anthony Mackie, Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Source: Novel by A.J. Finn (2018)
- Platform: Netflix
Verdict
A moody, stylish thriller with a strong cast. Its reveals work best when fresh.
- Who should watch: Fans of Hitchcock-style mysteries.
- Spoilers: none. We never reveal the twist in this review.
Frequently Asked Questions About:
"The Woman in the Window"
Is The Woman in the Window based on a book?
Yes. It adapts a bestselling 2018 novel of the same name.
Is The Woman in the Window like Rear Window?
Yes. Both follow a person who watches neighbors from a window.
Is The Woman in the Window a true story?
No. The story is fiction.
Last updated: November, 2026
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