Fearless

R

Released Oct 15, 1993

2 hr. 1 min.

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

List

84%

45 Reviews

Tomatometer

80%

10,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

When Max Klein (Jeff Bridges) survives a plane crash that kills many others, his last-minute epiphanies bring him a sense of invulnerability, leading to radical behavior. Instead of contacting his wife (Isabella Rossellini) after the crash, he sets off on a trip to see his old girlfriend, eats foods he was allergic to previously, and is strangely unafraid to fly again. Can a psychologist (John Turturro) and a fellow guilt-ridden survivor (Rosie Perez) help bring him down to earth?

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Critics Consensus

This underrated gem from director Peter Weir features an outstanding performance from Jeff Bridges as a man dealing with profound grief.

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J M

Is there a more reliable actor in the world than Jeff Bridges? Despite a long overdue Oscar for 2009's CRAZY HEART and decades of credits, he never seems to be mentioned among the pantheon of great actors. This overlooked film by the great Australian director Peter Weir is an emotionally devastating experience and deserves to be mentioned among the very best films with which Bridges, and the entire cast for that matter, has been associated. A look at the aftermath of a fatal plane crash, Bridges and Oscar nominee Perez, two of the few survivors, have scenes that are positively gut wrenching. The depiction of the actual crash itself is amazingly realistic and terrifying. And this film has one of the best endings, featuring Bridges and the wondrous Rossellini, that I have ever seen and will truly never forget. It breaks my heart that a film of this caliber goes widely unseen and virtually forgotten. - Jeff Marshall, Movie Blogger (Facebook)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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Todd C

Great character study. Well acted. Especially Isabella Rossellini. Rosie Perez was great too and I'm fine with her being nominated for the Oscar, but I would of went with Rossellini. I had never heard of this movie so it makes me feel like it is a bit underrated and underappreciated. It was an interesting study in how two people dealt with the same life and death event in very different ways. It doesn't finalize things which may be frustrating for some, but I think it would never be finalized. Visually nice to watch. I liked the ending and it surprised me.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/14/23

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Audience Member

Peter Weir directs the story of a man no longer afraid Jeff Bridges plays a man Max Klein Hes miraculously survived a plane crash leaving many injured and more dead After walking away he has a sense of clarity; believing nothing can hurt or kill him he goes on a life changing journey Max is all happy go lucky with no worries Yet everyone around him questions his sanity, he doesn't go to see his wife but rather his ex girlfriend A psychologist played by John Tuturro and a survivor played by Rosie Perez try all they can to bring him back down to earth Weir shows the mindset of a survivor but maybe it's changed for the worst; most people to make it out of a disaster would be mentally exhausted or emotionally broken How long does it take for someone to finally confront the trauma of what just happened? This is a very quiet, slow moving drama It focuses on the PTSD people have difficulty facing even if they're grateful making it through This will test many peoples patience for sure still Perez and Bridges make for a dramatic pair

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/16/23

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TWMax65

The acting from everyone in this movie is really well-done and the premise is a noteworthy subject to explore as well. As someone who works in mental health I can appreciate what this movie is going for and how significant it can be for some people to watch. It can even act as an inspiration for individuals to live their own lives more powerfully, take more risks, and not have regrets. The music in the film enhances the mood greatly and at a certain point in time the movie flew by for me time-wise (no pun intended). I got invested in the main characters and get the feels from almost every scene. A really good movie!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/01/23

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Mike W

Top notch performances from Bridges, Rossellini and Perez. Perez especially!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/19/23

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Sean M

Not sure what all the great reviews are about? Movie was so boring and I couldn't get into it. Rosie Perez was really annoying too.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/09/23

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Peter Weir

Director

Jeff Bridges

Max Klein

Isabella Rossellini

Laura Klein

Rosie Perez

Carla Rodrigo

Tom Hulce

Brillstein

John Turturro

Dr. Bill Perlman

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Kenneth Turan

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Hamstrung by a key miscalculation and an unfortunate loss of nerve, it achieves a good deal but falls short of its own aspirations.

Dec 3, 2023

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Philip Thomas

Empire Magazine

A brilliant, daring film, starring actors at the very top of their game.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 3, 2023

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Both [Jeff] Bridges and [Rosie] Perez are exceptional in this movie that explores the stages of fear and what two people did to overcome them.

Rated: A-

Sep 12, 2017

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

Bridges and Oscar-nominated Rosie Perez give heart-rending performances as plane-crash survivors and the film remains a painful reminder of just how fragile life really is.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 7, 2024

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Bob Shelton

Birmingham Post

Director Peter Weir has given this study in post-traumatic shock syndrome, as the doctors call it, maximum emotional impact.

Feb 29, 2024

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Rosa Parra

Latinx Lens

An exploration of grief, PTSD, and how near-death experiences impact survivors. Rosie Perez deserves her acting nomination giving a raw heartbreaking performance.

Rated: 4/5

May 22, 2021

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Synopsis

When Max Klein (Jeff Bridges) survives a plane crash that kills many others, his last-minute epiphanies bring him a sense of invulnerability, leading to radical behavior. Instead of contacting his wife (Isabella Rossellini) after the crash, he sets off on a trip to see his old girlfriend, eats foods he was allergic to previously, and is strangely unafraid to fly again. Can a psychologist (John Turturro) and a fellow guilt-ridden survivor (Rosie Perez) help bring him down to earth?

Director: Peter Weir
Screenwriter: Rafael Yglesias
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures, Argentina Video Home
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Spring Creek Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 15, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.5M
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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