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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.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times S.F.W. is the kind of movie to inspire members of Generation X to lie about their age. Rated: 1/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 24, 2005 Full Review Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Self-important, simplistic, and rather irritating. Rated: 2/5 Apr 3, 2005 Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat Rated: 0/5 Jun 16, 2004 Full Review Bill Chambers Film Freak Central Rated: 3/5 Jan 13, 2004 Full Review Greg Maki Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) Rated: 2/5 Jan 6, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jack M Suicidal Tendencies, Gwar, what more could you ask for! Everything Matters!!!!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review K W This is great indie find Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Brian L 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/23 Full Review Brendon E I really enjoyed this film, the acting was brilliant and the story compelling. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Audience Member Had a hard time sitting through it. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member I absolutely and thoroughly hated this movie. It was pointless and filled with one moronic scene after another. A complete disaster.. A half a star is too generous... Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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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
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