Lizzie

R

Released Sep 14, 2018

1 hr. 45 min.

Mystery & Thriller

History

Drama

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In 1892 Lizzie Borden lives a quiet life in Massachusetts under the strict rules established by her father. Lizzie finds a kindred spirit in the live-in maid, Bridget, and friendship soon blossoms into a secret romance. But tension mounts in the Borden household, leading to a violent breaking point.

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Critics Consensus

Lizzie forces audiences to take a new look at a widely known true-crime story -- even if the well-acted end result is never quite as gripping as it could be.

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Graham M

It's far from perfect and a bit stagey but it's ok.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/04/24

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Lachon J

Lizzie is very relatable. Knowing more of the back story helps her cause. From this stand point. Her father and mother had it coming to them. Fantastic movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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isla s

This is a good period drama - a decent character based drama too. The two main performances are very good - Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart give compelling portrayals. Sevigny's performance is especially great - captivating almost. Its spooky how blank her facial expressions are, given what happens. The story I found intriguing - the fact its based on (I believe) a true story is sobering. I felt frustrated on behalf of Lizzie, trying to find out what her family have planned etc. - men don't treat her too well. The relationship between Lizzie and Bridget is strained and distant initially but they come into their own and it becomes quite a compelling watch. As a part LGBT film this is a very good watch, if a little slow plot wise. I can understand why some may feel its a bit exploitative or controversial being based on a clearly somewhat disturbing true story but most of the film isn't especially graphic. I would warn, however, that the last 20 minutes or so is quite violent (bloody violence and injury detail shown), so it's not for the overly squeamish, unless your ok to look away at key moments towards the end. Yes, I'd recommend this film, especially for fans of the two main actors already mentioned.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Could've been so much better but incredibly boring. Both actresses underutilized as is the lesbian side of this take. Historical drama was never so dull.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

Three stars simply for Kristen Stewart. The official Lizzie Borden Cinematic Universe ranking is: 1) Elizabeth Montgomery for ABC 2) Christina Ricci for Lifetime 3) Chloe Sevigny for movie theaters

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

Not at all like the real story and just very poor production

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Craig William Macneill

Director

Chloë Sevigny

Lizzie Borden

Kristen Stewart

Bridget Sullivan

Jamey Sheridan

Andrew Borden

Fiona Shaw

Abby Borden

Kim Dickens

Emma

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

[Craig William] Macneill's approach might be described as a so-so impression of art-house understatement, with lots of wide-screen compositions that make obvious use of negative space and a flat tone that might be mistaken for dramatic restraint.

Mar 4, 2020

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Takes its title character out of folk history and rewrites her as a queer proto-feminist battling against the worst excesses of patriarchal power.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 31, 2019

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

A two-hander with actresses of this calibre should be a humdinger, but very little about this misjudged period drama works properly.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 23, 2018

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Elsa Fernández-Santos

El Pais (Spain)

Lizzie doesn't answer all the questions, but gradually gains strength and shape until it transmits to the audience the suffocating oppression, and psychological and physical abuse that abounded in this sick home. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 15, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Director Craig William Macneill approaches Lizzie Borden with the same sensitivity and human understanding that Anthony Minghella brought to Patricia Highsmith's enduring character in The Talented Mr. Ripley.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 11, 2022

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

It promises so much, but manages only to provide lesbian-Borden-lite. And I'm not sure anyone needed that.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 1, 2021

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Synopsis

In 1892 Lizzie Borden lives a quiet life in Massachusetts under the strict rules established by her father. Lizzie finds a kindred spirit in the live-in maid, Bridget, and friendship soon blossoms into a secret romance. But tension mounts in the Borden household, leading to a violent breaking point.

Director: Craig William Macneill
Executive Producer: Myles Nestel, Bryce Kass, Carolyn Hunt, Roxanne Anderson, Elizabeth Stillwell, Lisa Wilson, Edward J. Anderson
Screenwriter: Bryce Kass
Distributor: Roadside Attractions, Saban Films
Production Co: The Solution Entertainment Group, Powder Hound Pictures, Artina Films, Destro Films
Rating: R (Nudity|A Scene of Sexuality|Some Language|Violence and Grisly Images)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 14, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $639.2K
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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