Widows
Movie, 2018, The 2010s, Set in Chicago
Widows is #26 of 26 in release order and #25 of 26 in chronological order in the Heist Movies.
The story
A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.
Widows recap
Harry Rawlings and his crew die in a fire during a police shootout after stealing two million dollars from Jamal Manning, a crime boss running for alderman in Chicago. Jamal demands the money from Harry's widow, Veronica. She finds Harry's notebook, with a plan to rob five million dollars from the home of Jack Mulligan, Jamal's political rival, and recruits the other widows, Linda and Alice, with Linda's babysitter Belle as their driver. They learn to handle guns, find the safe room, and do the job. Linda kills Jack's father, Tom, and Alice is wounded; they fight off Jamal's brother Jatemme and get away with the money.
Widows ending explained
Harry is alive: he faked his death with Jack Mulligan's help and fathered a child with another woman. He wants the money, and Veronica kills him. Mulligan wins the election. The women part ways, and Veronica funds a school library in her late son's name.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Widows
Widows is streaming on fuboTV in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 91%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Ocean's 8, the latest.
- Chronological order: after Ocean's 8, before Den of Thieves.
Cast
- Viola Davis as Veronica Rawlings
- Michelle Rodriguez as Linda
- Elizabeth Debicki as Alice
- Cynthia Erivo as Belle
- Colin Farrell as Jack Mulligan
- Robert Duvall as Tom Mulligan
- Liam Neeson as Harry Rawlings
- Brian Tyree Henry as Jamal Manning
- Daniel Kaluuya as Jatemme Manning
- Lukas Haas as David
- Garret Dillahunt as Bash
- Carrie Coon as Amanda
Directed by Steve McQueen.