Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 80/100
Total warning time: 7m 32s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 60/100 (1m 32s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue between characters.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] Discussion of infidelity and sexual relationships.
Drug Use: 🔴 70/100 (2m 25s)
  • 🔴 80/100 [00:15:10 - 00:16:20] Characters consume alcohol excessively throughout the movie.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:30:00 - 01:31:15] Characters become visibly intoxicated and engage in erratic behavior.
Violence: 🟡 50/100 (2m 5s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:55:30 - 00:56:45] Verbal altercation escalates to physical aggression.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:45:20 - 01:46:10] Intense emotional confrontation with shouting and threats.
Strong Language: 🔴 90/100 (1m 30s)
  • 🔴 100/100 [00:20:15 - 00:21:00] Use of strong profanity and derogatory language.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:05:40 - 01:06:25] Frequent use of expletives in heated argument.
Year: 1966
Certificate: A
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Runtime: 131 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 8
Meta Score: 75
Votes: 68926
Director: Mike Nichols
Cast Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Sandy Dennis

Overview of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?:

A bitter, aging couple, with the help of alcohol, use their young houseguests to fuel anguish and emotional pain towards each other over the course of a distressing night.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (1966)?
A: The movie was directed by Mike Nichols.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (1966)?
A: The main actors are Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, and Sandy Dennis.
Q: What is the plot of 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (1966)?
A: The movie follows the volatile relationship between a middle-aged couple, George and Martha, who invite a younger couple over for a late-night gathering that turns into a night of emotional and psychological games.
Q: Did 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (1966) win any Academy Awards?
A: Yes, the movie won five Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Elizabeth Taylor and Best Supporting Actress for Sandy Dennis.
Q: Is 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (1966) based on a play?
A: Yes, the movie is based on the play of the same name by Edward Albee.