Out of Sight
Seen it?1995 | 90 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. 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 the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
America may be ready for a blind woman who has a career or is raising a family, but is it ready for a blind woman who doesn't conform to the norms of proper behavior?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Screenplay – Based on Material Previously Produced or Published. Also nominated for 2 Oscars and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 10 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$78 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 262K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Sutherland
- Diane StarinHerself