Fearless
Seen it?1993 | 122 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Deepwater Horizon, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After surviving a plane crash that kills many others, Max Klein develops a sense of invulnerability, leading to radical, compulsive actions. Can a psychologist and a fellow guilt-ridden survivor bring him down to earth?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$20 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 120K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Weir
- Jeff BridgesMax Klein
- Isabella RosselliniLaura Klein
- Rosie PerezCarla Rodrigo
- Tom HulceBrillstein
- John TurturroDr. Bill Perlman
- Benicio del ToroManny Rodrigo
- Deirdre O'ConnellNan Gordon
- John de LancieJeff Gordon
- Spencer VroomanJonah Klein
- Daniel CernyByron Hummel