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Single White Female

  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
37K
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POPULARITY
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Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female (1992)
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A woman advertising for a new roommate finds that something very strange is going on with the tenant who decides to move in.A woman advertising for a new roommate finds that something very strange is going on with the tenant who decides to move in.A woman advertising for a new roommate finds that something very strange is going on with the tenant who decides to move in.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
37K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,871
249
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    • Director
      • Barbet Schroeder
    • Writers
      • John Lutz(novel "SWF Seeks Same")
      • Don Roos(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Bridget Fonda
      • Jennifer Jason Leigh
      • Steven Weber
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Barbet Schroeder
    • Writers
      • John Lutz(novel "SWF Seeks Same")
      • Don Roos(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Bridget Fonda
      • Jennifer Jason Leigh
      • Steven Weber
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 129User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos2

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    Trailer 1:47
    Official Trailer
    Single White Female
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    Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Barbet Schroeder in Single White Female (1992)
    Bridget Fonda in Single White Female (1992)
    Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female (1992)
    Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh at an event for Single White Female (1992)
    Single White Female (1992)
    Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female (1992)
    Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female (1992)
    Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female (1992)
    Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female (1992)
    Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female (1992)
    Jennifer Jason Leigh and Amelia Campbell in Single White Female (1992)
    Bridget Fonda in Single White Female (1992)

    Top cast

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    Bridget Fonda
    Bridget Fonda
    • Allison Jones
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Hedra Carlson
    Steven Weber
    Steven Weber
    • Sam Rawson
    Peter Friedman
    Peter Friedman
    • Graham Knox
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Mitchell Myerson
    Frances Bay
    Frances Bay
    • Elderly Neighbor
    Michele Farr
    • Myerson's Assistant
    Tara Karsian
    Tara Karsian
    • Mannish Applicant
    Christiana D'Amore
    Christiana D'Amore
    • Exotic Applicant
    • (as Christiana Capetillo)
    Jessica Lundy
    Jessica Lundy
    • Talkative Applicant
    Renée Estevez
    Renée Estevez
    • Perfect Applicant
    • (as Rene Estevez)
    Tiffany Mataras
    Tiffany Mataras
    • Twin
    Krystle Mataras
    Krystle Mataras
    • Twin
    Amelia Campbell
    Amelia Campbell
    • Check Cashier
    Kenneth Tobey
    Kenneth Tobey
    • Desk Clerk
    • (as Ken Tobey)
    Eric Poppick
    Eric Poppick
    • Nosy Neighbor
    Kim Sykes
    Kim Sykes
    • TV Reporter
    Michael Collins
    • Cashier Manager
    • (as Michael James Collins)
    • Director
      • Barbet Schroeder
    • Writers
      • John Lutz(novel "SWF Seeks Same")
      • Don Roos(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bridget Fonda had the choice of playing either Allison Jones or Hedra Carlson. She ended up choosing to play Allison Jones, because she said it was a harder role.
    • Goofs
      After Heddy receives the phone call from her father, she hangs up and takes the phone off the hook. As she walks away, a busy signal is heard. Heddy yanks the phone out of the wall, yet a busy signal can still be heard.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Allison Jones: [Allie narrating] I cried the whole week of Sam's funeral. Graham says that won't bring him back. He says I have to start letting go. He's right. Hedy's parents said that for years they tried to explain to her that her sister's death wasn't her fault but she never forgave herself for surviving. So, every day, I try to forgive Hedy for Sam. Then I try to do what she couldn't - Forgive myself. I know what can happen to someone who doesn't.

    • Alternate versions
      For the Indian theatrical release, the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) made cuts for an 'A' (restricted to adults) rating (Certificate #A-2516-MUM).
      • Reduce by 50% the love-making scene between Allie and Sam (Length Retained: 9.00 ft.)
      • Delete the visuals of the nude Hedra in the bath-tub.
      • Delete the visuals of bare breasted Hedra in bed while masturbating.
      • Reduce by 60% the visuals of the naked Hedra under the shower, deleting her frontal nudity (Length Retained: 7.07 ft.)
      • Reduce by 60% the visuals of love-making between Hedra and Sam, deleting visuals of her bare breasts (Length Retained: 45.00 ft.).
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Single White Female/Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland/Light Sleeper/Rapid Fire/Diggstown (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      TRIO SONATA IN C, RV 60
      Composed by Antonio Vivaldi

      Performed by The Purcell Quartet

      Courtesy of Hyperion Records Ltd.

    User reviews129

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    Top review
    7/10
    Not bad, for the early 90's...
    if you compare what other fare was offered to the audience, in the way of suspense/psycho films. Also, Jennifer Jason Leigh is always interesting to watch, she adds depth to an otherwise one-dimensional character.

    Bridget Fonda is also good, as Allison Jones, a NY designer on her way up, (there is an amusing scene with Stephen Tobolowsky as her sleazy client). It is a bit hard to believe the square footage of the NY apartment however, for two young single girls to be renting something that size. Also, some scenes reminded me of Roman Polanski's "Rosemary's Baby"; the laundry room, the storage area, etc.

    Steven Weber is the faithless fiancé, with whom Fonda has a falling-out, and then Hedy (Jason Leigh) decides he is fair game. She has a psychological disorder, apparently lost her twin sister at a young age, and has never recovered.

    The usual psychodrama ensues. Fonda's upstairs neighbor, Graham, attempts to help her, advises her to get Hedy to leave the apartment. One scene which is quite odd is where Allison follows Hedy to a bar, there is some inference to "S and M" type behavior, but this is not developed. Strange.

    Worth watching for Jason Leigh's performance, or if you like Bridget Fonda. Not the best thriller- If you want something truly psychologically frightening rent Polanski's "Repulsion", starring Catherine Deneuve.
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    FAQ8

    • What is "Single White Female" about?
    • Is "Single White Female" based on a book?
    • What is Hedy's backstory that leads her to mimic everything about Allie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Самотня біла жінка
    • Filming locations
      • Ansonia Hotel, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $48,017,402
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,212,401
      • Aug 16, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,017,402
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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