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Arizona Dream

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1993 | 142 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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 romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Rebellious young Axel Blackmar gets caught up into the family car business when his cousin, Paul, coaxes him to come to Arizona to attend the wedding of their Uncle Leo. As Axel makes the decision to try selling Cadillacs with his family, he meets an eccentric woman named Elaine and her equally quirky stepdaughter, Grace. Their lives become inextricably intertwined through romance, dreams – and death.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    Won 1 Berlin award: Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $113K worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 71K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Emir Kusturica

  • Johnny DeppAxel Blackmar
  • Jerry LewisLeo Sweetie
  • Faye DunawayElaine Stalker
  • Lili TaylorGrace Stalker
  • Vincent GalloPaul Leger
  • Paulina PorizkovaMillie
  • Michael J. PollardFabian
  • Polly NoonanBetty
  • Tricia Leigh FisherLindy (uncredited)
  • Candyce MasonBlanche