Flatliners
Seen it?1990 | 115 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Last Man on Earth or Frankenstein, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Five medical students experiment with "near death" experiences, until the dark consequences of past tragedies begin to jeopardize their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$62 million worldwide on a $26 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 206K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joel Schumacher
- Kiefer SutherlandNelson Wright
- Julia RobertsRachel Mannus
- Kevin BaconDavid Labraccio
- William BaldwinJoe Hurley
- Oliver PlattRandy Steckle
- Kimberly ScottWinnie Hicks
- Joshua RudoyBilly Mahoney
- Benjamin MoutonRachel's Father
- Aeryk EganYoung Nelson
- Kesha ReedYoung Winnie