← Back to explore

A Fantastic Woman

2017 · Movie · R · 104 min · ★ 7.0 · 88% critics

Drama

After the sudden loss of a loved one, a woman trying to grieve in peace is pulled into a harsh spotlight. As authorities and strangers question her place in his life, she must navigate suspicion, prejudice, and invasive scrutiny while holding on to her dignity and sense of self.

Also known as Fantastic Woman, A

Where to watch

Not currently available to stream in the US.

2 hours to watch.

Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.

unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.

More value for your money

Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.

Details
Original title
Una mujer fantástica
Years
2017
Release date
2017-04-06
Language
Spanish
Rated
R
Runtime
104 min
Critic score
88/100
TMDB rating
7.0/10 (741 votes)
Box office
$3,730,327
About

You’ll likely connect with this if you want an intimate, emotionally heavy drama about grief, dignity, and prejudice, with a standout central performance; Not for you if you dislike slow pacing or bleak themes like in Gloria.

Pros: deeply affecting drama; powerful lead performance; empathy-building themes | Cons: slow, slender plot; uneven subplots; emotionally harrowing tone

Themes

  • waitress
  • loss
  • chile
  • singer
  • death of lover
  • south america
  • transgender

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest International Feature Film · 2018
  • Silver BearBest Screenplay · 2017
  • Goya AwardBest Ibero-American Film
  • Independent Spirit AwardBest Foreign Film
  • Teddy Award
Show all 7 awards →
  • Academy AwardBest International Feature Film · 2018 · nominated
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2018 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Sebastián Lelio