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Wingwomen

Wingwomen (French: Voleuses) is a 2023 French action comedy film directed by and starring Mélanie Laurent.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Wingwomen (French: Voleuses) is a 2023 French action comedy film directed by and starring Mélanie Laurent. The film follows two expert thieves who attempt to retire after one final job, with help from a new getaway driver. It is based on the graphic novel La Grande Odalisque and was released on Netflix in November 2023.

Plot

The film centres on two professional thieves who want to leave criminal life behind. They agree to one last heist, but the plan becomes more complicated when they recruit a new getaway driver.

Production

Wingwomen was directed by Mélanie Laurent and adapted from the graphic novel La Grande Odalisque by Jérôme Mulot, Florent Ruppert, and Bastien Vivès. The film was produced in France and distributed by Netflix.

Cast

The principal cast includes Mélanie Laurent, Adèle Exarchopoulos, and Manon Bresch. Supporting roles are played by Isabelle Adjani and Philippe Katerine.

Release

The film premiered on Netflix on 1 November 2023. It was marketed internationally under the English title Wingwomen and the original French title Voleuses.

Key facts

  • Wingwomen is a 2023 French action comedy film directed by Mélanie Laurent.
  • The story follows two professional thieves attempting one final heist before retiring.
  • The film is based on the graphic novel La Grande Odalisque.
  • It was released on Netflix on 1 November 2023.
  • Main cast includes Mélanie Laurent, Adèle Exarchopoulos, and Manon Bresch.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers can access the film through Netflix, and it circulated internationally under its English title Wingwomen.

Frequently asked questions

What is Wingwomen?
Wingwomen is a 2023 French action comedy film about two thieves who attempt one last heist before retiring.
What is the original French title of Wingwomen?
The original French title is Voleuses.
Who directed Wingwomen?
It was directed by Mélanie Laurent.
What is Wingwomen based on?
It is based on the graphic novel La Grande Odalisque by Jérôme Mulot, Florent Ruppert, and Bastien Vivès.
When was Wingwomen released?
It was released on Netflix on 1 November 2023.
Who stars in Wingwomen?
The main cast includes Mélanie Laurent, Adèle Exarchopoulos, and Manon Bresch.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wingwomen
    Supports: Original title, year, genre, director, cast, and source material.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81282091
    Supports: Release platform and date, title, synopsis, cast, and language/genre details.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wingwomen
    Supports: Director, producers, screenwriters, distributor, genre, language, runtime, and release date.
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wingwomen-movie-review-2023
    Supports: Basis on La Grande Odalisque and general plot focus on the central friendship.