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S.F.W.

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When young slacker Cliff Spab (Stephen Dorff) becomes one of several hostages in a convenience store held by publicity-seeking extremists, he endures being a prisoner for weeks. Eventually, Cliff grows indifferent to his survival, and his defiance is captured on camera, striking a chord with TV viewers. After the hostage crisis ends violently, Cliff bonds with fellow survivor Wendy Pfister (Reese Witherspoon). As they begin a relationship, both struggle with their newfound celebrity status.

Critics Reviews

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
1/4
S.F.W. is the kind of movie to inspire members of Generation X to lie about their age. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/24/2005
2/5
Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com 04/03/2005
2/5
Self-important, simplistic, and rather irritating. Go to Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat 06/16/2004
0/5
Bill Chambers Film Freak Central 01/13/2004
3/5
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Audience Reviews

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Adam K Oct 17 The soundtrack is what makes the movie. This is very nostalgic for me, I remember watching it with my friends when it first came out. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Sep 27 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Jack M Jun 21 Suicidal Tendencies, Gwar, what more could you ask for! Everything Matters!!!!!! See more K W Feb 18 This is great indie find See more Brian L 12/10/2023 The story is so original. The acting was alright but I loved the movie. Spab is so cool and plays a great role stuck between being a loser and the world being in love with him. See more Brendon E 10/08/2023 I really enjoyed this film, the acting was brilliant and the story compelling. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jefery Levy

Director

Stephen Dorff

Cliff Spab

Reese Witherspoon

Wendy Pfister

Jake Busey

Morrow Streeter

Joey Lauren Adams

Monica Dice

Pamela Gidley

Janet Streeter

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S.F.W.

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Movie Info

Synopsis When young slacker Cliff Spab (Stephen Dorff) becomes one of several hostages in a convenience store held by publicity-seeking extremists, he endures being a prisoner for weeks. Eventually, Cliff grows indifferent to his survival, and his defiance is captured on camera, striking a chord with TV viewers. After the hostage crisis ends violently, Cliff bonds with fellow survivor Wendy Pfister (Reese Witherspoon). As they begin a relationship, both struggle with their newfound celebrity status.
Director
Jefery Levy
Producer
Dale Pollock
Screenwriter
Danny Rubin, Jefery Levy
Production Co
Propaganda Films, A&M Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 20, 1995, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$44.2K
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Stereo