The Woman in the Fifth Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jun. 14, 2012

The Woman in the Fifth

Release Date: Friday, June 15, 2012 Limited

Director: Pawel Pawlikowski

Starring: Ethan Hawke • Kristin Scott Thomas

R Suspense 1 hr, 23 m

1 / 5.0

61% WILL SEE 39% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: American writer Tom Ricks (Ethan Hawke) arrives in Paris to be closer to his young daughter who is living with his estranged ex-wife. Completely broke, he accepts a job as a night guard for a local crime boss. Stationed in a basement office, his only task is to push a button when a bell rings. The tranquility of the night, he hopes, will help him focus on his new novel. His days become more exciting when he starts a romance with Margit (Kristin Scott Thomas), a mysterious and elegant widow who sets strange rules to their meetings: she will only see him at her apartment in the fifth arrondissement, at 5 pm sharp, twice a week and he should ask no questions about her work or her past life. When people suddenly start dying around Tom, he begins to believe that a dark force has entered his life, punishing anyone who has recently done him wrong. After the police accuse him of murdering his neighbor, Tom tries to use his weekly visits to Margit's apartment as an alibi, only to find out that she hasn't lived at this address for the past 15 years.

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Who stars in The Woman in the Fifth – Cast List

Ethan Hawke
Black Phone 2, Blue Moon
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Kristin Scott Thomas
In the House, My Mother's Wedding

Who is making The Woman in the Fifth – Crew List

A look at The Woman in the Fifth behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Pawel Pawlikowski last helmed My Summer of Love and The Island. The film's writer Pawel Pawlikowski last penned My Summer of Love.

Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
Screenwriter: Pawel Pawlikowski
Producers: Simon Arnal
Caroline Benjo

Studios: ATO Pictures
Production Company: Film4
Memento Films International

Production – What we know about the The Woman in the Fifth

Key Facts

Based on the novel "The Woman in the Fifth" written by Douglas Kennedy.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2010

Production

Changed The Woman in the Fifth movie production status. The movie is currently being filmed.

Feb 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted
Runtime: 1 hr, 23 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: La femme du 5è
Language: English

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The Woman in the Fifth

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The Woman in the Fifth Release Date: When was the film released?

The Woman in the Fifth was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, June 15 , 2012. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Rock of Ages, That's My Boy and Extraterrestrial. As a limited release, The Woman in the Fifth was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.