Greta

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Greta

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2019

1h 38m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Frances finds a handbag on the New York subway and promptly returns it to Greta, an eccentric French piano teacher who loves tea and classical music. Having recently lost her mother, young Frances strikes up a seemingly harmless friendship with the lonely and kindly widow who enjoys her company. But when Greta's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and obsessive, Frances does whatever it takes to end the toxic relationship before things spirals out of control.

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Critics Consensus

A bonkers B movie occasionally elevated by its A-list talent, Greta dives headlong into camp and struggles to stay afloat.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Feb 19, 2020

The film becomes a relatively conventional stalker tale, and the psychological insights of the first act seem for naught.

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Matthew Norman

London Evening Standard

Apr 21, 2019

3/5

The pace seldom lags, the cinematography is luscious, and a dream sequence has a clever twist.

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

Apr 21, 2019

3/5

Mostly... as a B-movie, Greta works; the moments in which it leans into its own silliness are its best.

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Bryce Hanson

Horror Movie Talk

Aug 11, 2025

4/10

Greta is an ok film with good acting, but heavily contrived danger. If you can get scared by middle aged, slight, 5’3” women, this movie will terrify you.

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

Jul 14, 2024

3/5

Although it isn’t hard to work out where the movie is going, you still find yourself enjoying the ride due to the energetic performances, crazy nature, and experimental filmmaking.

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Mar 4, 2024

3/5

A serviceable thriller that could have benefited from a few more dips into the camp well.

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Jay L

@Jay.Livin Oct 16, 2026

This is an amazing thriller movie. The escalation of the storyline was perfect and the two main actresses did a phenomenal job. The intensity building up throughout the movie is great and the climax was my favorite part.

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bhoge2000 T

@RT02932248 Sep 16, 2026

Chloe Moretz plays herself. A gullible dim bulb.

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Catie L

@RT20099854 Sep 7, 2026

what a dumb movie and a waste of time. you’re telling me she can’t overpower a tiny old woman? please… save your time cause i sure as hell won’t get mine back

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Crescite G

@RT96491503 Sep 5, 2026

Felt sorry for the main character but the movie didn’t seem believable. Did she really have nobody but her father and roommate? Greta was suspenseful but predictable.

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Ivan S

@Vanhill Jul 23, 2026

Professionally-made and well-played movie. Great acting with thrilling turns

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Pedro Henrique C

@Pedro2005 Jun 16, 2026

Greta (2019) Overall, the movie wasn't all that great, but it's still interesting to watch until the very last few minutes.

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Synopsis

Frances finds a handbag on the New York subway and promptly returns it to Greta, an eccentric French piano teacher who loves tea and classical music. Having recently lost her mother, young Frances strikes up a seemingly harmless friendship with the lonely and kindly widow who enjoys her company. But when Greta's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and obsessive, Frances does whatever it takes to end the toxic relationship before things spirals out of control.

Director: Neil Jordan
Producer: Sidney Kimmel, John Penotti, James Flynn, Lawrence Bender
Screenwriter: Ray Wright, Neil Jordan
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Little Wave Productions, Metropolitan, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Lawrence Bender Productions
Rating: R (Some Violence|Disturbing Images)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 1, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 14, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.5M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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