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Netflix’s The Woman in Cabin 10 Leads Charts as Reviews Skew Negative

Critics point to the loss of Ruth Ware’s unreliable first-person narration as the key misstep driving dissatisfaction.

Overview

  • Released October 10, the 90-minute thriller stars Keira Knightley as journalist Lo Blacklock on a luxury superyacht assignment.
  • The film holds a 27% Rotten Tomatoes score across early reviews, reflecting a largely negative critical consensus.
  • Viewer reaction is divided, with coverage reporting the title topping Netflix’s film rankings over the weekend.
  • Analyses say the adaptation departs significantly from the novel, citing reworked character arcs, a changed climax, and a shifted point of view.
  • Production coverage notes filming on a real superyacht and a high-profile ensemble including Guy Pearce, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Hannah Waddingham, David Ajala, and David Morrissey.