Thelma & Louise

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Thelma & Louise

R

Released May 24, 1991

2h 10m

Comedy

Drama

Adventure

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Meek housewife Thelma (Geena Davis) joins her friend Louise (Susan Sarandon), an independent waitress, on a short fishing trip. However, their trip becomes a flight from the law when Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma at a bar. Louise decides to flee to Mexico, and Thelma joins her. On the way, Thelma falls for sexy young thief J.D. (Brad Pitt) and the sympathetic Detective Slocumb (Harvey Keitel) tries to convince the two women to surrender before their fates are sealed.

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Critics Consensus

Driven by ride-or-die chemistry between Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon while director Ridley Scott provides scorching visuals fit for a postcard, Thelma & Louise is a feminist adventure that's equal parts provocative and rollicking.

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Chris Bennion

Times (UK)

Ridley Scott’s dust-caked rush of female empowerment is an absolute thrill, thanks to engrossing performances from Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, and a sparkling debut script from Callie Khouri.

Jul 7, 2023

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Sarandon and Davis are profoundly perfect.

Rated: 5/5

Jun 2, 2023

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Linda Deutsch

Associated Press

The script by first-time screen writer Callie Khoury is refreshingly insightful about women and men in a brave new America.

Mar 2, 2023

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Chase Hutchinson

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Whenever we look back on the great American road trip movies, this will forever remain at the top, thanks to excellent performances by both Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis.

Jul 25, 2024

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Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

The key points of symbolism that are displayed in Thelma & Louise are no accident, but they are there to show the extreme changes in the women from beginning to end.

Rated: A

Apr 23, 2024

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

takes the broad parameters of a number of well-worn, male-dominated genres and turns them on their head, deriving all manner of pleasure and pain from both its close adherence to the tradition and its constant inversion

Rated: 4/4

Oct 6, 2023

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Valerie

show how to stand up to a man who take advantage of someone and a friend.how to have a fun time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/01/21

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ceci h

One of those movies that makes you think, “Was this way ahead of its time, or have we just not moved forward at all?” It’s fun, wild, and emotional, but also hits hard with how it talks about freedom, friendship, and the crap women still have to deal with. Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon are absolute icons, and that ending? Chills. If you haven’t seen it, fix that ASAP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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TripleStryke B

Honestly with the label of comedy I was expecting something less serious, but the mixture of serious topics with scattered humor made this film a great and powerful watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/25

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Adam K

Absolutely adore this film and the relationship between the leads

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Marc D

This is the worst movie that I have ever seen.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Landon J

Good atmosphere and some great drama. Liked it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Synopsis

Meek housewife Thelma (Geena Davis) joins her friend Louise (Susan Sarandon), an independent waitress, on a short fishing trip. However, their trip becomes a flight from the law when Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma at a bar. Louise decides to flee to Mexico, and Thelma joins her. On the way, Thelma falls for sexy young thief J.D. (Brad Pitt) and the sympathetic Detective Slocumb (Harvey Keitel) tries to convince the two women to surrender before their fates are sealed.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Mimi Polk Gitlin, Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: Callie Khouri
Distributor: MGM
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 24, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.3M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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