As the women train and prepare for the robbery, they navigate a web of Chicago political corruption and personal trauma. A major twist reveals that as Harry Rawlings actually faked his death, setting up his own crew to be killed so he could start a new life with a secret second family. The Conclusion
as Belle, a babysitter and driver who joins the group to provide the necessary muscle and speed. The Heist and Betrayal Viudas (2018)
The film begins with a botched robbery where Harry Rawlings and his crew are killed in a police standoff after stealing $2 million from crime boss Jamal Manning. Jamal, who needs the money to fund his political campaign for alderman against the entrenched Jack Mulligan, threatens Veronica to pay back the stolen funds. Forming the Team As the women train and prepare for the
In the 2018 heist thriller (released as Viudas in Spanish-speaking regions), four women are forced to settle a massive debt left behind by their husbands' criminal activities. Set in Chicago, the story follows Viola Davis as Veronica Rawlings, who leads the group in an audacious heist to secure their futures. The Catalyst The Heist and Betrayal The film begins with
Veronica discovers Harry's notebook, which contains a blueprint for a future $5 million heist. To survive, she recruits the other widows who were left destitute by the disaster: