
Reckless
Seen it?1995 | 91 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- If you count yourself among anyone looking for a holiday tradition and anyone looking to switch off and smile, this one's for you. Made to be watched with the tree lit. A good follow-up to Violent Night or Being John Malkovich.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.
On Christmas Eve, a relentlessly cheerful woman escapes from the killers hired by her husband, and embarks on a series of strange encounters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
14% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$103K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman René
- Mia FarrowRachel
- Scott GlennLloyd
- Mary-Louise ParkerPooty
- Tony GoldwynTom
- Stephen DorffTom Jr.
- Deborah RushTrish
- Eileen BrennanSister Margaret
- Nancy MarchandGrandmother
- Elijah Nicole RoselloGranddaughter
- Nesbitt BlaisdellGrandfather