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Getting Out

1994·Movie
1h 40min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Breaking out of prison with a child in her womb and a dream of a normal existence, Arlene Holsclaw (Rebecca De Mornay) resolves to get a job and lead a good, Christian life. But the ghosts from her past -- including an ex-boyfriend (Rob Knepper) who wants to pimp her out and a sadistic mother (Ellen Burstyn) who plots to take away Arlene's baby -- have other plans. This made-for-TV drama is based on Marsha Norman's off-Broadway play.
Made-for-TV DramaGritty RealismFemale ProtagonistSurvival StoryRedemption ThemeComplex CharactersBleak AtmosphereEmotional IntensityCriminal Underworld

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Getting Out legally?

Getting Out is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Cineverse, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Mometu. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Getting Out worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Getting Out rated?

ViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and sexual content.

How long is Getting Out?

1 h 40 min

Getting Out runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Getting Out in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.