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Beyond Rangoon

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After the shocking murders of her husband and son, Laura Bowman (Patricia Arquette) travels to Burma with her sister, Andy (Frances McDormand), to find peace. There she witnesses protests against the government and the military's violent response. When Burma enters into military lockdown, Laura loses her passport and is unable to leave the country. A professor (U Aung Ko) helps her, but this makes her a target of the government as she attempts to reach the border and cross into Thailand.
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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader The movie artfully appeals to some of the more hypocritical parts of my liberal conscience and gives them a gentle workout, but it doesn’t really change anything–except the bank accounts of a few studio executives... Rated: 2/4 Jun 7, 2022 Full Review Michael Sragow The New Yorker Arquette gives the kind of mighty physical performance usually delivered by men in existential action classics like "The Wages of Fear," but she suffuses it with something all her own-she's bulletproof yet vulnerable. Feb 9, 2015 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: D+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...earnest yet hopelessly underwhelming... Rated: 1.5/4 Feb 4, 2021 Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday John Boorman's Beyond Rangoon is a humane and technically accomplished drama set in the viciously repressive world of contemporary Burma. Dec 13, 2017 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Do artists, and those who style themselves as artists, have the right to lie to further their visions? Rated: 85/100 Nov 25, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A very intense and deeply moving film. One of my all time favorites Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member It is a wonderful and inspirational story, watched it 20 years ago, and form this perspective it is great to see how the movie holds up against the historical accuracy or inaccuracy of inspirational leaders. It is a must watch and a mast read after reading the movie. Acting is good, storyline is nicely done and a nice view into an exotic countryside. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review george c An inspiring adventure based on a true story. Wonderful movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best and most influential movies I saw in my childhood, that has affected me to this day. A total tear jerker for me. Realistic drama with heart. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Some scenes with great tension in them Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Beyond Rangoon resembles movies like Not Without my Daughter and No Escape but delivers good drama even if it doesn't deal heavily with the political material. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After the shocking murders of her husband and son, Laura Bowman (Patricia Arquette) travels to Burma with her sister, Andy (Frances McDormand), to find peace. There she witnesses protests against the government and the military's violent response. When Burma enters into military lockdown, Laura loses her passport and is unable to leave the country. A professor (U Aung Ko) helps her, but this makes her a target of the government as she attempts to reach the border and cross into Thailand.
Director
John Boorman
Producer
Barry Spikings, Sean Ryerson, Eric Pleskow, John Boorman
Screenwriter
Alex Lasker, Bill Rubenstein
Distributor
Columbia TriStar Home Video, Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Castle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 25, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.1M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround
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