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Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise

Somebody said get a life...so they did.

19917.62h 10m

Overview

Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances. As fugitives, both women rediscover the strength of their bond and their newfound resilience.

Directed by Ridley Scott
Written by Callie Khouri
Produced by Mimi Polk Gitlin, Ridley Scott
Box OfficeBudget: $16.0MRevenue: $45.4M

Top Cast

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Louise

Geena Davis

Geena Davis

Thelma

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Hal

Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen

Jimmy

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Darryl

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Max

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

J.D.

Timothy Carhart

Timothy Carhart

Harlan

Lucinda Jenney

Lucinda Jenney

Lena, the Waitress

Jason Beghe

Jason Beghe

State Trooper

Themes & Keywords

robberywaitresssouthern usaself-defensehighwayhousewifefemale friendshiparkansasgrand canyonroad tripthiefsexual harassmentmurderbetrayalon the runhitchhikerbuddydesertattempted rapewild westwiretappingroad movieneo-westernsexual assaultfleeingaccidental crimefemale outlawroadtriprunaway womansexual oppressionfemale emancipationoppressive home

About Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise is a drama, crime, adventure film released in 1991 exploring themes of robbery, waitress, southern usa, self-defense, highway, housewife. Directed by Ridley Scott, it stars Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel. Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances. As fugitives, both women rediscover the strength of their bond and their newfound resilience.

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