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.

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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

Mar 4, 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

Jan 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)

Dec 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

Oct 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

May 9, 2024

B+

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

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Elsa Fernández-Santos

El Pais (Spain)

Jun 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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Amy T

@AmyTh173 Sep 30, 2026

Lizzie stars Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart as Lizzie Borden and Bridget Sullivan, respectively. I have never read up on the case, so I don't know if it sticks to the facts of the case. All I know is that nothing her father and stepmother did to her should've caused Lizzie to kill them. In the late 19th century, I don't know if she could've just moved away from her family. It seems that could've been one alternative solution to killing people. I can understand why Bridget would have been angry enough to kill, but I don't think she would have based on the facts of the story presented to the audience, unless she was encouraged. The acting was superb from everyone. So, there's no issue there whatsoever. It was slowly paced but that makes sense, considering the time period and that the Bordens in this story didn't have electricity or any of the comforts even of that time period, though they had the means. Come for the acting. Stay for the twists on the way the story is normally told.

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B P

@Bradster69 Sep 16, 2026

Not Bad, but Not My Favorite

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Michael C

@Movies121985 Mar 9, 2026

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

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Diana S

@DianaWho Apr 8, 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 Apr 5, 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 May 17, 2024

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

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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.

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)

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