Thelma & Louise

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Thelma & Louise

R

1991

2h 10m

Comedy

Drama

Adventure

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Meek housewife Thelma (Geena Davis) joins her friend Louise (Susan Sarandon), an independent waitress, on a short fishing trip. However, their trip becomes a flight from the law when Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma at a bar. Louise decides to flee to Mexico, and Thelma joins her. On the way, Thelma falls for sexy young thief J.D. (Brad Pitt) and the sympathetic Detective Slocumb (Harvey Keitel) tries to convince the two women to surrender before their fates are sealed.

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Critics Consensus

Driven by ride-or-die chemistry between Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon while director Ridley Scott provides scorching visuals fit for a postcard, Thelma & Louise is a feminist adventure that's equal parts provocative and rollicking.

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sep 25, 2025

It's a tart-tongued joy ride that turns road movie cliches inside-out.

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Chris Bennion

The Times (UK)

Jul 7, 2023

Ridley Scott’s dust-caked rush of female empowerment is an absolute thrill, thanks to engrossing performances from Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, and a sparkling debut script from Callie Khouri.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Jun 2, 2023

5/5

Sarandon and Davis are profoundly perfect.

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John Paul King

Washington Blade

Sep 14, 2026

They choose freedom over life itself – and when they head over that cliff, fully embracing their fate as a feminist iteration of the Bonnie and Clyde brand of “noble” outlaws, they seal their fate with a kiss.

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Chase Hutchinson

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Jul 25, 2024

Whenever we look back on the great American road trip movies, this will forever remain at the top, thanks to excellent performances by both Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis.

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Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

Apr 23, 2024

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The key points of symbolism that are displayed in Thelma & Louise are no accident, but they are there to show the extreme changes in the women from beginning to end.

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Valerie

Sep 1, 2021

show how to stand up to a man who take advantage of someone and a friend.how to have a fun time.

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Michael D

@MichaelX 21 hrs ago

What new words could possibly be added to the three decades of praise already heaped on this feminist classic? Perhaps none, but it bears repeating. Callie Khouri’s Oscar-winning script and Ridley Scott’s sun-drenched direction, anchored by the phenomenal chemistry of Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, remain as electrifying as ever. I even granted Sarandon a temporary reprieve from my personal shit-list to appreciate the art apart from the artist, and it was well worth it. A young Brad Pitt, brief and electric, reminds you exactly how he became a superstar. What’s still quietly devastating is how little has changed: these women’s predicaments feel as grimly recognizable today as they did in 1991. Each act of rebellion builds on the last until freedom, the only freedom available to them, awaits at the canyon’s edge. This is a timeless classic that holds up magnificently. Revisit it if you haven't seen it in a while.

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Grace M

@GrassMunro 2 days ago

One of my new favorite movies , disappointed I hadn’t seen it sooner.

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ALAN B

@AlanOneness Sep 25, 2026

Wonderful full feast film, representing living life to its fullest. Great movie, recommend to everybody.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 24, 2026

Thelma & Louise = a 4.5 star Movie!

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David C

@David617 Sep 3, 2026

La película tiene un buen elenco de principio a fin el movimiento de cámara es muy bueno para ser de (1991) es entretenida y divertida 🤩

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Synopsis

Meek housewife Thelma (Geena Davis) joins her friend Louise (Susan Sarandon), an independent waitress, on a short fishing trip. However, their trip becomes a flight from the law when Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma at a bar. Louise decides to flee to Mexico, and Thelma joins her. On the way, Thelma falls for sexy young thief J.D. (Brad Pitt) and the sympathetic Detective Slocumb (Harvey Keitel) tries to convince the two women to surrender before their fates are sealed.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Mimi Polk Gitlin, Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: Callie Khouri
Distributor: MGM
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 24, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.3M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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