Woman of Straw

Skip the procedural filler — Woman of Straw, in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, treats its mystery seriously. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 60 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch Gina Lollobrigida work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Available now on fuboTV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Woman of Straw earns its spot. Woman of Straw treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. Anthony Richmond schemes to get the fortune of his tyrannical, wheelchair-using tycoon uncle Charles Richmond by persuading Maria, a nurse he employs, to marry him. Gina Lollobrigida and Sean Connery lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. Woman of Straw came out in 1964. What makes Woman of Straw hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Woman of Straw. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Gina Lollobrigida anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

Woman of Straw was released in 1964, directed by Basil Dearden. The full 122-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.