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The Burning Bed

Seen it?

1984 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Insomnia or Boy A, start here.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

An abused battered wife has had enough of husband beating up on her. Everywhere she turns for help, there's not much anyone will do. After he rapes her one night, she sets the bed on fire with him in it asleep.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Adapted Drama Anthology. Also nominated for 8 Emmys, 2 more Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 107K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Greenwald

  • Farrah FawcettFrancine Hughes
  • Paul Le MatMickey Hughes
  • Richard MasurAryon Greydanus
  • Grace ZabriskieFlossie Hughes
  • Penelope MilfordGaby
  • Christa DentonChristy, Age 12
  • James T. CallahanBerlin Hughes
  • Gary GrubbsDistrict Attorney
  • David AndrewsWimpy Hughes
  • James HamptonPolice Witness