Getting Out

1994Movie1 h 40 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Directed by
John Korty
Music by
Mason Daring

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Facts

April 25, 1994 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
April 25, 1994
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Getting Out?"

Questions about Getting Out

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Getting Out worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.9).

Will I feel good after watching Getting Out?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Getting Out plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.