Ladies in Black
2018 · Movie · 109 min · ★ 6.7 · 77% critics
Set in 1959 Sydney, this tender comedy drama follows employees at a department store as their everyday work and friendships intersect. A teenage newcomer navigates her hopes for the future while learning from the women around her, in a story full of warmth and human connection.
Based on The Women in Black
Also known as Ladies In Black - OZ
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Details
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-10-18
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 77/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (184 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this gentle, feel-good period story if you like warm coming-of-age vibes and community-focused drama; Not for you if you want nonstop action, sharper edge, or fast, clearly driven plot, like Honor Society or Geek Girl.
Pros: uplifting period charm; heartfelt friendship focus; wholesome feel | Cons: may feel slow-paced; some find it shallow; sometimes abrupt pacing
Themes
- sydney, australia
- australia
- based on novel or book
- department store
- feminism
- opportunity
- 1950s
Awards & recognition
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2018
- AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 2018
- AACTA Award — Best Original Music Score · 2018
- AACTA Award — Best Original Music Score · 2018 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Film · 2018 · nominated
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- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2018 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Editing · 2018 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2018 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 2018 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 2018 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Cinematography · 2018 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Direction · 2018 · nominated
Cast & crew
Rachael Taylor
as Fay
Julia Ormond
as Magda
Angourie Rice
as Lisa
Ryan Corr
as Rudi
Nicholas Hammond
as Mr. Ryder
Vincent Perez
as Stefan
Shane Jacobson
as Mr. Miles
Susie Porter
as Mrs. Miles
Noni Hazlehurst
as Miss Cartwright
Luke Pegler
as Frank
Directed by Bruce Beresford