Resurrection
Seen it?1980 | 103 min | Drama, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had soft box office. 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 fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The story of a woman who survives the car accident which kills her husband, but discovers that she has the power to heal other people. She becomes an unwitting celebrity, the hope of those in desperate need of healing, and a lightning rod for religious beliefs and skeptics.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Oscars and 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 34K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie
- Ellen BurstynEdna
- Sam ShepardCal
- Richard FarnsworthEsco
- Roberts BlossomJohn Harper
- Clifford DavidGeorge
- Pamela Payton-WrightMargaret
- Jeffrey DeMunnJoe
- Eva Le GallienneGrandma Pearl
- Lois SmithKathy
- Madeleine SherwoodRuth