Woman of the Hour Viewing Questions

Explore true crime, feminism, and media ethics with this classroom-ready guide to Woman of the Hour, the 2023 Netflix film directed by Anna Kendrick. These viewing questions are perfect for high school and college students engaging in film studies, English, gender studies, or media literacy courses.

What's Included:

This printable worksheet invites students to choose 3–5 of the 14 total questions, encouraging deeper reflection and discussion. Questions are organized into three categories:

• Genre & Horror
  Analyze how the film uses horror elements to evoke fear, anxiety, and discomfort—without relying on traditional horror tropes.
• Narrative & Historical Context
  Compare the 1970s setting to modern times and consider how social dynamics, audience perception, and character backstories might shift in a different era.
• Gender, Feminism & Power
  Reflect on the gender politics in the film, the ethics of commodifying women’s stories, and the historical figures referenced, such as Gloria Steinem and Patti Smith.

Designed for the Classroom

This worksheet is ideal for:

• High school English or film classes
• IB and AP Literature or Language
• College media studies or gender studies discussions
• Extra credit, enrichment, or independent analysis

Skills & Themes Covered:

• Critical thinking
• Media analysis
• Feminist critique
• Historical and cultural context
• Student-driven inquiry

Pair With:

• Lessons on true crime in media
• Feminist film analysis (Get Out, Promising Young Woman)
• Text-to-film comparisons on gender and power

Printable PDF or Google Doc

Ready to hand out or assign. Each version (print or Google Doc) contains two layouts of the questions. The first layout (page 1) includes all of the questions on one page and instructions to choose 3-5 questions and answer on a separate sheet of paper. The second layout (pages 2-3) feature each question with space to answer right beneath it.

Perfect for high school ELA classes, this resource can be used for:

• Extra Credit or Enrichment: Assign as a deeper dive for students interested in contemporary feminist texts or current events.
• Class Discussion Preparation: Use these questions to encourage rich discussions on gender, power dynamics, and societal expectations.
• Starting a Unit: Introduce larger units on feminist literature, patriarchy, or abuse using this timely film as a powerful lens for analysis.

Whether you're offering this for individual reflection, class preparation, or as part of a wider unit, these questions are designed to deepen students' engagement with the film and foster meaningful conversations.

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