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Thelma & Louise

Somebody said get a life...so they did.

1991 · 2h 10m · R Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by Ridley Scott

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Overview

Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances. As fugitives, both women rediscover the strength of their bond and their newfound resilience.

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All reviews
87%
Tomatometer
Fresh

This unexpected delight, which travels at top speed from the doldrums to the Grand Canyon, is moreover blessed with two high-octane performances.

Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Fresh

There are plenty of great one-liners in Callie Khouri's script, and cinematographer Adrian Biddle never fails to give viewers an eye full -- even when it's a ridiculous eye full.

Michael Upchurch, Seattle Times
Fresh

The feminist justification that the script provides for the heroines' behavior doesn't make their actions any less preposterous. But you can recognize the crudeness of the movie's narrative devices and still have an awfully good time.

Terrence Rafferty, New Yorker
Fresh

Thelma & Louise isn't only a movie, it's also a journey. In some dark night of your distant past, you might once have dreamed about taking it.

Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Rotten

If the only way a woman can light up the screen these days is with a .38-caliber pistol, isn't that just another form of subordination?

Peter Rainer, Los Angeles Times

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