Thelma & Louise

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Thelma & Louise

R

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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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sep 25

It's a tart-tongued joy ride that turns road movie cliches inside-out.

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Chris Bennion

The Times (UK)

07/07/2023

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.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

06/02/2023

5/5

Sarandon and Davis are profoundly perfect.

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Chase Hutchinson

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

07/25/2024

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.

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Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

04/23/2024

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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.

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

10/06/2023

4/4

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

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Valerie

09/01/2021

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

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Frans B

@FransB Nov 28

Brilliant movie. Ridley Scott did good here, created a cult classic. Very intelligently written and brought to screen. Whole cast shines in character. Picture perfect cinematography and visually stunning. Such an emotional roller coaster ride, lots of action, dilemma, compassion, intrigue, twists, romance, real life problems, choices, difficult decisions, gritty, rollicking, fast paced, comic sometimes and very serious . Very memorable and timeless classic

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Ron L

Nov 16

A classic, psychological drama, keep going !

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Rotten P

Nov 2

Ridley Scott’s Thelma & Louise remains a landmark of modern cinema — a fierce, emotionally charged road movie that balances humor, heartbreak, and rebellion with stunning precision. Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon deliver powerhouse performances as two women discovering freedom in a world that constantly tries to take it away. Beautifully shot and driven by Callie Khouri’s sharp, fearless screenplay, the film transcends its genre to become a timeless story about friendship, choice, and defiance. More than three decades later, Thelma & Louise still roars with unapologetic spirit — a cinematic journey that’s as thrilling as it is deeply human.

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Savannah G

@Sgudino93 Oct 21

I love this Movie - the aesthetics and framing of this movie is and has always been good! Fantastic Actors - will always want to watch this movie! its a classic 90's film of having just like no resolution but love this movie!

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Jerod S

@jeroduptown Sep 27

Classic female empowerment with equal amounts of fun and meaning. Sarandon and Davis at the top of their games.

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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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