
Don't Worry Darling
dir. Olivia Wilde
58
8 sourcesSynopsis
Alice and Jack are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. But when cracks in their idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive façade, Alice can’t help questioning exactly what they’re doing in Victory, and why.
What resonated with audiences
'Don't Worry Darling' is a 1950s-set psychological thriller with themes of control and reality. Florence Pugh and Chris Pine deliver strong performances, and the film boasts striking cinematography. However, critics find issues with plot coherence, pacing, and social commentary depth. Direction and screenplay receive mixed reviews, with some praising atmosphere and others deeming it derivative. Behind-the-scenes drama also affects perceptions, leading to varied opinions on the film's quality.

Directed byOlivia Wilde
StarringFlorence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, KiKi Layne, Gemma Chan
Written byCarey van Dyke, Shane van Dyke, Katie Silberman
CinematographyMatthew Libatique
MusicJohn Powell
Don't Worry Darling
2022 · R · 2h 3m
Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Alice and Jack are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. But when cracks in their idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive façade, Alice can’t help questioning exactly what they’re doing in Victory, and why.
Our Verdict
58
What resonated with audiences
'Don't Worry Darling' is a 1950s-set psychological thriller with themes of control and reality. Florence Pugh and Chris Pine deliver strong performances, and the film boasts striking cinematography. However, critics find issues with plot coherence, pacing, and social commentary depth. Direction and screenplay receive mixed reviews, with some praising atmosphere and others deeming it derivative. Behind-the-scenes drama also affects perceptions, leading to varied opinions on the film's quality.
