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R

1992

1h 50m

Drama

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10 Reviews

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500+ Ratings

A waitress with a past that's weighing her down, Darly (Christine Lahti) decides to drive to Alaska to try and come to terms with her unfortunate history. Along the way, Darly meets Marianne (Meg Tilly), an impulsive young woman leaving an abusive relationship. The two hit the road together and keep driving north, bonding over the hardships that they have endured and meeting a number of eccentric characters as they get closer to their destination.

David Ansen

Newsweek

Solomon's screenplay treads a delicate line between wit and preciousness; at its weakest, Zwick's direction goes for the canned poignance of TV. Beut there's a lot to relish in this funny, bittersweet, sharply written comedy.

Feb 9, 2018

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

There is a great deal of sincerity in it, an attention to detail, a willingness to let characters be quirky and find their own ways without beating them over the head with the plot. But at the end we're left with a feeling of incompleteness.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

When Christine Lahti is in the driver's seat, this female road saga can abruptly take off like a car that stops choking and sputtering and leaps into a breathtaking overdrive.

Jun 8, 2018

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 1/5

Jun 14, 2005

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 2/5

Feb 22, 2004

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Bittersweet comedy about two hurt women who heal each other after finding a place they can call home.

Aug 29, 2002

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Amazing story and cast

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

My absolute favorite film. Memorable characters, gorgeous scenery, wonderful soundtrack.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/28/18

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Audience Member

Charming, sarcastic look back at the early 90's. In Alaska.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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This movie is awesome! Funny, heartwarming and amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

Average rip off of Thelma And Louise.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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This movie is excellent, really well written and acted, the director is one of the best in the last 25 years. This is Thelma and Louise done MUCH better and with a far better story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Synopsis

A waitress with a past that's weighing her down, Darly (Christine Lahti) decides to drive to Alaska to try and come to terms with her unfortunate history. Along the way, Darly meets Marianne (Meg Tilly), an impulsive young woman leaving an abusive relationship. The two hit the road together and keep driving north, bonding over the hardships that they have endured and meeting a number of eccentric characters as they get closer to their destination.

Director: Edward Zwick
Producer: Lindsay Doran
Screenwriter: Ed Solomon
Production Co: Mirage Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.4M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround