Fearless (1993)
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86% of critics liked it
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75% of users liked it
(11,573 ratings)
Adapted by screenwriter Rafael Yglesias from his own novel, Fearless explores the complex struggle back to mental health of post-traumatic stress disorder victim Max Klein (Jeff Bridges). One of few survivors of a fatal plane crash, Klein remains calm and assists other survivors out of the burning… More Adapted by screenwriter Rafael Yglesias from his own novel, Fearless explores the complex struggle back to mental health of post-traumatic stress disorder victim Max Klein (Jeff Bridges). One of few survivors of a fatal plane crash, Klein remains calm and assists other survivors out of the burning debris, earning praise as a hero by the media. After stoically departing the tragedy without a word to emergency officials, Max returns home with detached feelings towards his wife (Isabella Rossellini) and son, along with a bizarre, seemingly authentic belief that he is now impervious to harm. Bill Perlman (John Turturro), a psychiatrist for the airline, fails to reach Max about his newfound fearlessness, but asks for his help in aiding Carla (Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee Rosie Perez), a fellow crash survivor filled with grief and guilt over the loss of her baby. In one of his earlier roles, Benicio del Toro plays a small part as Carla's boyfriend. ~ Lisa Kropiewnicki, Rovi
- Directed By
- Peter Weir
- Written By
- Rafael Yglesias
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1993 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy
Especially as acted by Jeff Bridges, in one of the best performances of a career laden with outstanding work, Fearless is a bottomless character study.
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
The best film of its time
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Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
Not only is it a gripping, beautifully acted drama, but the action scenes are jaw-dropping.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Weir and Yglesias, who adapted his novel, don't shy away from dealing with the kinds of issues seldom portrayed in mainstream movies: Fear of death and fear of life after a traumatic airplane crash.
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Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
One of Bridges' greatest performances. WHEN will this man win an Oscar?
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Cast
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Jeff Bridges
as Max Klein
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Rosie Perez
as Carla Rodrigo
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Isabella Rossellini
as Laura Klein
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Tom Hulce
as Brillstein
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John Turturro
as Dr. Bill Pearlman
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Benicio Del Toro
as Manny Rodrigo
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Deirdre O'Connell
as Nan Gordon
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John DeLancie
as Jeff Gordon
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Spencer Vrooman
as Jonah Klein
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Don Amendolia
as Male Survivor
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Doug Ballard
as 2nd FBI Agent
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Kevin Brophy
as TV Reporter
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Suzanne Q. Burdeau
as Danielle's Mother
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David Carpenter
as Young Man in Group
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Loyd Catlett
as Texan
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Daniel Cerny
as Byron Hummel
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Molly Cleator
as IHOP Waitress
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Steven Culp
as Emergency Doctor
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Cordis Heard
as Flight Attendant
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Rance Howard
as Bald Cabby
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Randle Mell
as Peter Hummel
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Debra Monk
as Alison
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Sally Murphy
as Jackie
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William Newman
as Elderly Man
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Elsa Raven
as Grey Haired Lady
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Rondi Reed
as Woman Survivor
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Robin Pearson Rose
as Sarah
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Richard Blum
as Passenger #1
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Anne Kerry Ford
as Mother of Baby
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Joan Murphy
as Ice Cream Mom
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Kathy Rossetter
as Jennifer Hummel
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Jeanine Jackson
as Redhead
- Howard Feuer
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Eric Menyuk
as Sears Salesman
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Eve Roberts
as Gail Klein
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Robert "Bobby Z" Zajonc
as helicoptor pilot
