Born in Flames
Seen it?1983 | 80 min | Drama, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. 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 sci-fi fans. If you loved Orlando, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In near-future New York, ten years after the “social-democratic war of liberation,” diverse groups of women organize a feminist uprising as equality remains unfulfilled.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lizzie Borden
- HoneyHoney
- Adele BerteiIsabel
- Jean SatterfieldAdelaide Norris
- Florynce KennedyZella Wylie
- Pat MurphyNewspaper editor
- Kathryn BigelowNewspaper editor
- Becky JohnstonNewspaper editor
- Hillary HurstLeader of Women's Army
- Sheila McLaughlinOther leader
- Marty PottengerOther leader / Woman at site