Final Analysis
Seen it?1992 | 124 min | Drama, Thriller, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, 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 Escape from New York or Nightmare Alley, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and sex.
A psychiatrist becomes romantically involved with the sister of one of his patients, but the influence of her controlling gangster husband threatens to destroy them both.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$75 million worldwide on a $32 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phil Joanou
- Richard GereIsaac Barr
- Kim BasingerHeather Evans
- Uma ThurmanDiana Baylor
- Eric RobertsJimmy Evans
- Paul GuilfoyleMike O'Brien
- Keith DavidDetective Huggins
- Robert HarperAlan Lowenthal
- Agustin RodriguezPepe Carrero
- Rita ZoharDr. Grusin
- George MurdockJudge Costello