The Woman in the Fifth
2011, French. Directed by Paweł Pawlikowski.
What you can not resist, you may not survive
An American writer moves to Paris to be closer to his daughter and finds himself falling immediately on hard times.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Woman in the Fifth
The Woman in the Fifth is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India.
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Details
- Released
- 11 September 2011
- Original title
- La femme du Vème
- Country
- Poland, United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Paweł Pawlikowski
- Box office
- $112K
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What The Woman in the Fifth is based on
The Woman in the Fifth is based on The Woman in the Fifth (2007) by Douglas Kennedy.
2007
The Woman in the Fifth
By Douglas Kennedy
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The Woman in the Fifth: quick answers
Is The Woman in the Fifth worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Woman in the Fifth?
The Woman in the Fifth runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Woman in the Fifth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Woman in the Fifth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Woman in the Fifth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Woman in the Fifth is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Woman in the Fifth on?
The Woman in the Fifth is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Woman in the Fifth?
If you liked The Woman in the Fifth, try Caché, Greta, A Perfect Enemy.
Who directed The Woman in the Fifth?
The Woman in the Fifth (2011) was directed by Paweł Pawlikowski and stars Ethan Hawke, Kristin Scott Thomas, Joanna Kulig.
What is The Woman in the Fifth based on?
The Woman in the Fifth is based on The Woman in the Fifth (2007) by Douglas Kennedy.