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Reversal of Fortune

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1990 | 111 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Erin Brockovich, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Wealthy Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder; but he says he's innocent and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 93 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Actor. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award. Plus 9 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $15 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 154K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Barbet Schroeder

  • Glenn CloseSunny von Bülow / Narrator
  • Jeremy IronsClaus von Bülow
  • Ron SilverAlan Dershowitz
  • Annabella SciorraSarah
  • Uta HagenMaria
  • Fisher StevensDavid Marriott
  • Jack GilpinPeter MacIntosh
  • Christine BaranskiAndrea Reynolds
  • Stephen MailerElon Dershowitz
  • Christine DunfordEllen