A Dangerous Woman_
"The story of a woman no one noticed until it was too late."
Martha Horgan is a withdrawn, mentally disabled woman who lives with her aunt, Frances. One of Martha's unusual traits is that she doesn't lie, a quality that leads to her getting fired from a dry-cleaning shop thanks to the actions of the shifty Getso. Conflict seems to follow Martha, since she also becomes romantically involved with local fix-it man, Mackey, who is sleeping with Frances as well.
Starring
Debra Winger, Barbara Hershey, Gabriel Byrne
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Google Play
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Year context
A Dangerous Woman was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
Martha Horgan is a withdrawn, mentally disabled woman who lives with her aunt, Frances. One of Martha's unusual traits is that she doesn't lie, a quality tha...
A Dangerous Woman is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 42m.
CAST (20)
Debra Winger
Martha
Barbara Hershey
Frances
Gabriel Byrne
Mackey
David Strathairn
Getso
Chloe Webb
Birdy
John Terry
Steve
Jan Hooks
Makeup Girl
Paul Dooley
Tupperware Salesman
Richard Riehle
John
Viveka Davis
Mercy
Laurie Metcalf
Anita
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Patsy
MS
Myles Sheridan
Paul
Brad Blaisdell
Wesley
Warren Munson
Gately
Rebeca Arthur
Checker
Philip McNiven
Young Man
Breon Gorman
Heidi
Anna Mathias
Singer
Jack Riley
Bandleader
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Dangerous Woman about?
Martha Horgan is a withdrawn, mentally disabled woman who lives with her aunt, Frances. One of Martha's unusual traits is that she doesn't lie, a quality that leads to her getting fired from a dry-cleaning shop thanks to the actions of the shifty Getso. Conflict seems to follow Martha, since she also becomes romantically involved with local fix-it man, Mackey, who is sleeping with Frances as well.
How long is A Dangerous Woman?
A Dangerous Woman has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in A Dangerous Woman?
The cast of A Dangerous Woman includes Debra Winger, Barbara Hershey, Gabriel Byrne, David Strathairn, Chloe Webb.
What is the rating of A Dangerous Woman?
A Dangerous Woman has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 32 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance