Boxing Helena
Seen it?1993 | 107 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved 21 Grams or The Killing of a Sacred Deer, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A top surgeon is besotted with a beautiful woman who once rebuffed him. Unable to come to terms with life without her, he tries to convince her that they need each other. She has other ideas, but a horrific accident leaves her at his mercy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jennifer Lynch
- Julian SandsDr. Nick Cavanaugh
- Sherilyn FennHelena
- Bill PaxtonRay O'Malley
- Art GarfunkelDr. Lawrence Augustine
- Betsy ClarkAnne Garrett
- Kurtwood SmithDr. Alan Harrison
- Nicolette ScorseseFantasy Lover / Nurse
- Meg RegisterMarion Cavanaugh
- Marla LevinePatricia
- Kim LentzNurse Diane