Don’t Worry Darling (2022) is a psychological thriller directed by Olivia Wilde, portraying a seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood in the 1950s. The film features Florence Pugh as Alice, a young housewife who starts to uncover unsettling truths about her seemingly ideal life. Alice lives with her husband, Jack (Harry Styles), in the luxurious town of Victory, where men work for a mysterious company while women focus on homemaking.
Don't Worry Darling - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Don't Worry Darling |
Genre: | Mystery, Thriller, Drama |
Language: | English |
Director: | Olivia Wilde |
Main Cast: | Florence Pugh (Alice Chambers) - Harry Styles (Jack) - Chris Pine (Frank) - Olivia Wilde (Bunny) - KiKi Layne (Margaret) - Gemma Chan (Shelley) |
Release Date: | September 23, 2022 |
Banner: | New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $20 million |
Runtime: | 2h 2m |
At first, Alice’s life seems flawless. She enjoys parties, social events, and catering to her husband. However, as she notices odd events and grows suspicious of her surroundings, Alice realizes that Victory’s perfection might be a facade. A series of troubling incidents prompt her to question not just her reality but also the influence her husband and those nearby have over her.
The film addresses themes of control, freedom, and women’s roles in society, mixing psychological Horror with dystopian elements and social critique. As Alice seeks the truth, Don’t Worry Darling creates a tense atmosphere filled with paranoia and fear, leading to a surprising twist that disrupts her world.
With strong performances, particularly by Florence Pugh, the film offers a stylish and gripping look at gender dynamics and the price of perfection.