The Woman in Black
1989, English. Directed by Herbert Wise.
A spine-chilling ghost story
A lawyer travels to a small seaside town to settle the estate of a recently deceased woman, but soon becomes ensnared in something much more sinister.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Herbert WiseDirector
- Adrian RawlinsArthur Kidd
- Bernard HeptonSam Toovey
- David DakerJosiah Freston
- Pauline MoranWoman in Black
- David RyallSweetman
- Clare HolmanStella Kidd
- John CaterArnold Pepperell
- John Franklyn-RobbinsReverend Greet
- Fiona WalkerMrs. Toovey
- William SimonsJohn Keckwick
- Robin WeaverBessie
- Caroline JohnStella's Mother
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Nigel Kneale
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What The Woman in Black is based on
The Woman in Black is based on The Woman in Black, a 1983 novel by Susan Hill, published by Hamish Hamilton.
Novel · 1983
The Woman in Black
By Susan Hill
Published by Hamish Hamilton
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Woman in Black: quick answers
Is The Woman in Black worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Woman in Black have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Woman in Black. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Woman in Black parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Woman in Black yet.
Which OTT platform is The Woman in Black on?
The Woman in Black isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Woman in Black?
If you liked The Woman in Black, try The Haunted, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Night Stalker.
Who directed The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black (1989) was directed by Herbert Wise and stars Adrian Rawlins, Bernard Hepton, David Daker.
What is The Woman in Black based on?
The Woman in Black is based on The Woman in Black, a 1983 novel by Susan Hill, published by Hamish Hamilton.