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Flesh and Bone

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1993 | 126 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Cape Fear or Frailty, start here.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

Haunted by memories of his father murdering a family, Arlis Sweeney prefers to keep to himself, focusing his energy on his work. One day, the traumatic past that eats away at him returns when he meets Kay Davies, a woman connected to the bloody event. Against all odds, Arlis and Kay fall in love; however, when his father, Roy, reappears in his life -- with the coldhearted Ginnie in tow -- Arlis must deal with his past demons.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $10 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Steve Kloves

  • Meg RyanKay Davies
  • Dennis QuaidArlis Sweeney
  • James CaanRoy Sweeney
  • Gwyneth PaltrowGinnie
  • Julia McNealSarah Willets
  • Ron KuhlmanClem Willets
  • Jerry SwindallYoung Arlis
  • Ryan BohlsScotty Willets
  • Ez PerezBoy in Suit
  • Craig EricksonTiny Ted