Widows (2018) is a crime thriller directed by Steve McQueen, based on a 1983 British TV series. The film follows four women who are left with nothing after their husbands die during a botched heist. The women—Veronica, Linda, Alice, and Belle—are thrust into a dangerous world when they decide to continue their late husbands’ criminal plan to repay a debt to a powerful local politician, Jamal Manning. The film explores themes of grief, survival, and empowerment as the women navigate treacherous situations and their own moral dilemmas.

Set against the backdrop of Chicago’s corrupt political landscape, Widows is a gritty, tense narrative that blends social commentary with high-stakes action. The women’s journey is marked by their courage and resourcefulness, as they slowly transform from victims into active agents of their own fate. With strong performances from Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, and others, the film delivers an intense, thought-provoking story of revenge and redemption.