Lizzie

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Lizzie

R

2018

1h 45m

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.

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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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

03/04/2020

[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.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

01/31/2019

4/5

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

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

12/23/2018

2/5

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

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Bianca Garner

Filmotomy

10/11/2024

Lizzie is a decent film, but it takes a long time to get to the juicy parts. Perhaps this story is best being adapted as a miniseries on so we can spend more time with this fascinating character.

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Nyle Coleman

InSession Film

05/09/2024

B+

Truly what makes the film is the performance from Sevigny and Stewart...

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Elsa Fernández-Santos

El Pais (Spain)

06/15/2022

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]

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Michael C

@Movies121985 Mar 9

Evil piece of Crap!!!!!!!!!!

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Diana S

@DianaWho 04/08/2025

Overall, this film is an interesting portrayal of the Lizzie Borden story, even if it is taking some liberties with the facts (I really don't know). I found it gripping, though I'm forever miffed when a film that's ostensibly a nuanced portrayal of women still has the film's actresses showing their boobs, nipples in frame at all times. Also, it would be nice if every once in a while if a female character who never exercises and has no access to cosmetic surgeons LOOKS like a woman who never exercises and has no access to a cosmetic surgeon, you know, since all actresses under 30 still have to be willing to take their clothes off to do what they love as a career.

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Diana P

@dianapowers 04/05/2025

I don’t know why people didn’t like this movie. It was expertly done. I was riveted the entire time. Perhaps Kristen Stewart does some overacting. But Chloe Sevigny was superb!

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Bill T

@BillTreakle 05/17/2024

I believe this was the best account of Lizzie Borden. Kristen Stewart was superb

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Graham M

@Greyzer 04/04/2024

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

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PridePosterStudios

@RT04271525 09/20/2023

Jeremy Kyle would’ve had a field day

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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
Producer: Naomi Despres, Liz Destro, Chloë Sevigny
Screenwriter: Bryce Kass
Distributor: Roadside Attractions, Saban Films
Production Co: Powder Hound Pictures, The Solution Entertainment Group, Destro Films, Artina 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
Runtime: 1h 45m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)