Beyond Rangoon

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Beyond Rangoon

R

Released Aug 25, 1995

1h 40m

Drama

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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

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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

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

In attempting to make its politics palatable as entertainment, the film has grafted them onto a boatload of Hollywood implausibilities whose excesses cripple believability.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 15, 2002

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...earnest yet hopelessly underwhelming...

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 4, 2021

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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

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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

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $5,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/11/25

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Belo M

Heartfelt film with intense performances

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

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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

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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

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george c

An inspiring adventure based on a true story. Wonderful movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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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

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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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