DRAMA . 1991 . 2h 10m . English . 7.6/10

Thelma & Louise_

OSCAR WINNER

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

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.

Director Ridley Scott
Starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel
Box Office $45.4M
7.6/10
Rating
$45.4M
Box Office
2h 10m
Runtime
1991
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+184% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Thelma & Louise poster
Somebody said get a life...so they did.

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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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Thelma & Louise earned $45.4M worldwide on a $16.0M budget — a 184% return on investment.
Director
Thelma & Louise was directed by Ridley Scott.
Ridley Scott →
Cast
Susan Sarandon stars as Louise in Thelma & Louise.
Susan Sarandon →
Year context
Thelma & Louise was released 35 years ago in 1991.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$16.0M
Budget
$45.4M
Revenue
+184%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

STUDIOS (2)

AWARDS (2)

G
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
1992
WON
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
130 min (2h 10m)
Language
English
Rating
7.6/10 (3,770 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$16,000,000
Box Office
$45,361,000
Profit
+$29,361,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Thelma & Louise about?
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.
How long is Thelma & Louise?
Thelma & Louise has a runtime of 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Who directed Thelma & Louise?
Thelma & Louise was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in Thelma & Louise?
The cast of Thelma & Louise includes Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald.
How much did Thelma & Louise make at the box office?
Thelma & Louise earned $45,361,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $16,000,000.
What is the rating of Thelma & Louise?
Thelma & Louise has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 3,770 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Crime Adventure

KEYWORDS (32)

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