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Fearless

  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
23K
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Fearless (1993)
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A man's personality is dramatically changed after surviving a major airline crash.A man's personality is dramatically changed after surviving a major airline crash.A man's personality is dramatically changed after surviving a major airline crash.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
23K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Weir
  • Writer
    • Rafael Yglesias(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Isabella Rossellini
    • Rosie Perez
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Weir
  • Writer
    • Rafael Yglesias(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Isabella Rossellini
    • Rosie Perez
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 127User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 9 nominations total

    Videos2

    Fearless
    Trailer 0:31
    Fearless
    Rosie Perez in Three Roles
    Clip 2:14
    Rosie Perez in Three Roles

    Photos79

    Fearless (1993)
    Rosie Perez in Fearless (1993)
    Jeff Bridges in Fearless (1993)
    Jeff Bridges in Fearless (1993)
    Jeff Bridges and John Turturro in Fearless (1993)
    Jeff Bridges, Isabella Rossellini, and Tom Hulce in Fearless (1993)
    Tom Hulce and John Turturro in Fearless (1993)
    Jeff Bridges, Isabella Rossellini, and Spencer Vrooman in Fearless (1993)
    Jeff Bridges and Isabella Rossellini in Fearless (1993)
    Isabella Rossellini in Fearless (1993)
    Rosie Perez, Stephanie Erb, and Donna Keegan in Fearless (1993)
    Jeff Bridges in Fearless (1993)

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    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • Max Kleinas Max Klein
    Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini
    • Laura Kleinas Laura Klein
    Rosie Perez
    Rosie Perez
    • Carla Rodrigoas Carla Rodrigo
    Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce
    • Brillsteinas Brillstein
    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Dr. Bill Perlmanas Dr. Bill Perlman
    Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro
    • Manny Rodrigoas Manny Rodrigo
    Deirdre O'Connell
    Deirdre O'Connell
    • Nan Gordonas Nan Gordon
    John de Lancie
    John de Lancie
    • Jeff Gordonas Jeff Gordon
    • (as John De Lancie)
    Spencer Vrooman
    • Jonah Kleinas Jonah Klein
    Daniel Cerny
    • Byron Hummelas Byron Hummel
    Eve Roberts
    Eve Roberts
    • Gail Kleinas Gail Klein
    Robin Pearson Rose
    Robin Pearson Rose
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Debra Monk
    Debra Monk
    • Alisonas Alison
    Cynthia Mace
    Cynthia Mace
    • Cindy Dickensas Cindy Dickens
    Randle Mell
    • Peter Hummelas Peter Hummel
    Kathryn Rossetter
    Kathryn Rossetter
    • Jennifer Hummelas Jennifer Hummel
    Craig Rovere
    • FBI Agent #1as FBI Agent #1
    Doug Ballard
    Doug Ballard
    • FBI Agent #2as FBI Agent #2
    • Director
      • Peter Weir
    • Writer
      • Rafael Yglesias(novel) (screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The airplane crash site was recreated in a field in Central California in the Southern San Joaquin Valley and was exactly modeled on a crash that occurred outside Sioux City in Iowa in 1989. The "accident" was reported by several flights flying over the scene. The field was first planted with 85 acres of corn which was then bulldozed to recreate the gouge that a crashing plane would have made. The adjoining cotton field was also purchased to make the crash appear bigger. 140 extras were employed for the scene along with 40 members of the Kern County and Bakersfield Fire Department. One of the town's main roads was closed for a week, and the local electricity company was persuaded to knock down several pylons and snarl up half a mile of electric cable to create a scene of almost total devastation. The crash site took a total of 10 days to prepare, and included throwing 600 suitcases and their contents (all items purchased from local thrift stores) liberally around the site. In total, the recreation cost $2 million.
    • Goofs
      Camera operator reflected in Klein's sunglasses when he's leaning against the car tire near the beginning.
    • Quotes

      Max: People don't believe in god so much as they choose not to believe in nothing.

    • Connections
      Edited into Free Fall (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      LENTO SOSTENUTO TRANQUILLO MA CANTABILE
      From Symphony No. 3 ("Symphony of Sorrowful Songs")

      Written by Henryk Mikolaj Górecki

      David Zinman, conductor

      Dawn Upshaw, soprano

      Performed by London Sinfonietta

      Courtesy of ELEKTRA NONESUCH

      By Arrangement with WARNER SPECIAL PRODUCTS

    User reviews127

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    One of the few films that in the end brought on a full-fledged catharsis
    When I first saw "Fearless" in a movie theater, I believe there were about 20 to 30 other moviegoers in the theater on a weekday afternoon. It was in it's second week in theaters. After the credits rolled, I heard a lot of weeping from the small but vocal audience.

    Maybe the film flopped because some people expected a 1970's-style disaster flick with cardboard characters, laughable dialog and unknown extras & doubles performing dangerous stunts.

    It's been almost eight years since watching "Fearless" for the first time. This is one of only 5 movies I actually own in my very small tape library.

    Director Peter Weir amazes me. With a few exceptions (I didn't like "Dead Poets Society" and I haven't seen "Green Card"), he has always walked on a tightrope when it comes to telling a story. It might not result in a "satisfying" ending but when you think about what was presented two hours earlier, it makes a lot of sense. It's a logical and very fascinating progression.

    I believe that Jeff Bridges can (almost) do no wrong. His character may not be very likable but put yourself in his character's shoes and you may understand the reasons why he believes that he is "fearless".

    I haven't seen Isabella Rossellini's performance in "Blue Velvet" but it makes me wonder if her performance in that film beats her role as the caring but very confused wife of Jeff Bridges' character. She's definitely the heart of "Fearless". I cared for her. I felt empathy; her confusion of what her husband was doing to himself, her family and herself. She's on the outside trying her best to understand what it was like to survive a plane crash. But at the same time, not totally understanding what it was like to be on the ill-fated flight. Rossellini gave a glowing performance.

    Rosie Perez's performance as the distraught woman who lost her young son in the crash was incredible. Unlike some people in this world, I do like Perez (thick Spanish accent and all). What really impressed me was how she captured the depth of losing her child. There have been some films & TV movies that have captured the effects of a family losing a spouse or adult child. There haven't been as many to deal with the loss of a child as well as "Fearless" did. Perez hasn't had a role with this much depth in a long time. I was pleasantly surprised when she received an Oscar nomination for Supporting Actress, the movie's only nomination.

    The unrequited bond between Bridges' and Perez's characters was fascinating to watch. They survived something that their love ones will never understand. In the end, the two need to understand that despite their losses, they are still alive in this world and somehow they need to find a way to get back to reality.

    Screenwriter Rafael Yglesias, who wrote the novel, captured the complexity of crash survivors almost flawlessly. One weak link: John Turturro had the thankless job of playing the underwritten role of the psychiatrist.

    When a film like "Fearless" even inspires a music video (Brian McKnight's "Back At One"), then you know that this movie will have a lasting effect and with cable, VHS & DVD, it'll never be forgotten. I certainly haven't forgotten it.
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    • GMJames
    • Apr 11, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Joyride
    • Filming locations
      • Tanforan Mall - 1150 El Camino Real, San Bruno, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Spring Creek Productions
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,995,302
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $144,044
      • Oct 17, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,995,302
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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