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Movies: Best "spousal abuse" Movies


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Poor Things(2023)

4.1/5 (with 262 votes)

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a debauched lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody(2022)

PG-13
| 2h 26min | Music, History, Drama
3.5/5 (with 142 votes)

The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

Every Breath She Takes(2023)

3.7/5 (with 3 votes)

After suffering years of mental abuse from her husband, Jules thinks she's finally free when a physical struggle ends in a fire that takes his life. However, she's soon pushed to the edge as she starts to believe she's seeing him at every turn.

What Happened, Miss Simone?(2015)

1h 41min | Music, Documentary
3.7/5 (with 164 votes)

The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.

Directed by Liz Garbus

Personal Velocity(2002)

R
| 1h 26min | Drama
2.9/5 (with 17 votes)

In a series of three vignettes, three women in turn struggle to free themselves from the men who restrict their personal freedom.

Murder: By Reason of Insanity(1985)

1h 40min | Crime, Drama, TV Movie
2.5/5 (with 1 vote)

A married couple from Poland emigrates to the U.S.,. but things don't turn out as well as they had imaged. The husband's business fails, while his wife's career really takes off. The husband, unable to cope with the pressures of his failed business, his failing marriage and the adjustments necessary to live in a completely different society, begins to take out his frustrations on his wife.

Directed by Anthony Page

The Brute(1977)

1h 30min | Drama
2.8/5 (with 5 votes)

Glamour model Diane Shepherd is routinely being beaten by her husband Tim, who accuses her of infidelity. When she can't take it anymore, she finds shelter with photographer Mark and his girlfriend Carrie. They introduce Diane to Millie, who is in a similar situation. Meanwhile, Tim informs Diane that if she doesn't come back to him, he will see to it that he gains custody of their son, Timmy.

Vampire Resurrection(2001)

1h 17min | Horror
1.6/5 (with 2 votes)

Buried deep beneath the earth for a hundred years Jonathan had to sacrifice his own soul and become a vampire in order to find his true love. Meanwhile, a beautiful young woman, Victoria, wakes from recurring dreams of a time when she was in love. It is clear that Victoria is Jonathan's true love and when they finally meet, they realize that their souls are forever intertwined. Victoria finds herself caught between her immortal love and her mortal ties. Jonathan has made the ultimate sacrifice for her - his own mortality. Will she now do the same for him?

Directed by Denice Duff - With Denice Duff

They Promised You That the River Ain't Deep(2021)

5min | Drama
4.8/5 (with 1 vote)

Living in a small rural town, with little available emotional help around her, a young woman returns for a visit to her therapist. She finally receives a profoundly symbolic message, guiding her to find answers and solutions while living in a toxic relationship.

Her(2018)

5.0/5 (with 1 vote)

To escape a marriage arranged by her extremely religious father, a young girl seizes the chance to run away and save more than herself.