Exiled in America
Seen it?1992 | 84 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved Hairspray or In the Heights, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A Central American revolutionary is captured and tortured by government forces. He escapes and flees to the US, hiding out in a rural area where he is sheltered by a Christian sanctuary movement. His wife gets a job at a local diner run by one of the town's shadier women, and soon a CIA assassination team shows up, looking for him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Leder
- Maxwell CaulfieldJoe Moore
- Edward AlbertFilipe Soto
- Viveca LindforsDr. Helena Lindenhaim
- Kamala LopezAmy / Marla Soto
- Stella StevensSonny Moore
- Wings HauserFred Jenkins
- John ConsidineDr. Tom Robinson
- Gina GallegoConchita Ruiz
- Bill CobbsAbraham White
- Valentin de VargasRene Castillo