While She Was Out (2008) movie poster

While She Was Out (2008)

"Everyone has a breaking point. Tonight, she reaches hers."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 38% (RT: 35%, MC: 40) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Susan Montford
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
Canada, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.5/10 (194 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
35%
Metacritic
40
Cast
Kim Basinger as Della
Lukas Haas as Chuckie
Craig Sheffer as Kenneth
Luke Gair as Terri
Leonard Wu as Vingh
Jamie Starr as Huey
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 194 votes. Critics scored it lower at 38%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Della Myers, a suburban housewife, lives with her twin children and her abusive husband, Kenneth. On Christmas Eve, she drives to the local mall to buy gift-wrap. In the jam-packed parking lot, she notices an old car taking up two spaces and decides to leave a note on the windshield calling them out. After the mall closes, her car is blocked by the old car and she's threatened by four thugs. She escapes in her vehicle, but they drive after her. She crashes at a dead end construction site at the edge of a forest. What unfolds in the desolate woods is Della's lone fight for survival against a gang of angry young men with murderous intent. Wikipedia β†—
Audience Consensus

While She Was Out is a 2008 drama, thriller film directed by Susan Montford. Della Myers, a suburban housewife, lives with her twin children and her abusive husband, Kenneth. On Christmas Eve, she drives to the local mall to buy gift-wrap.

In the jam-packed parking lot, she notices an old car taking up two spaces and decides to leave a note on the windshield calling them out. After the mall closes, her car is blocked by the old car and she's threatened by four thugs. She escapes in her vehicle, but they drive after her.

She crashes at a dead end construction site at the edge of a forest. What unfolds in the desolate woods is Della's lone fight for survival against a gang of angry young men with murderous intent. The film has been rated by 194 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, While She Was Out delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. While She Was Out (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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