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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 06/07/2022
2/4
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... Go to Full Review Michael Sragow The New Yorker 02/09/2015
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. Go to Full Review Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times 08/15/2002
2/5
In attempting to make its politics palatable as entertainment, the film has grafted them onto a boatload of Hollywood implausibilities whose excesses cripple believability. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 02/04/2021
1.5/4
...earnest yet hopelessly underwhelming... Go to Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday 12/13/2017
John Boorman's Beyond Rangoon is a humane and technically accomplished drama set in the viciously repressive world of contemporary Burma. Go to Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 11/25/2007
85/100
Do artists, and those who style themselves as artists, have the right to lie to further their visions? Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 May 31 Success in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $5,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Belo M @BelloM Apr 7 Heartfelt film with intense performances See more 01/04/2022 A very intense and deeply moving film. One of my all time favorites See more 12/31/2020 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. See more george c 06/01/2019 An inspiring adventure based on a true story. Wonderful movie! See more 08/26/2018 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. See more Read all reviews
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John Boorman

Director

Patricia Arquette

Laura Bowman

Frances McDormand

Andy Bowman

Spalding Gray

Jeremy Watt

U Aung Ko

U Aung Ko

Victor Slezak

Mr. Scott

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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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