Fearless

Fearless (1993)

  • 86% of critics liked it
    (28 reviews)

  • 75% of users liked it
    (11,291 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

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R, 2 hr. 2 min.
Directed By
Peter Weir
Written By
Rafael Yglesias
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1993 Wide
On DVD
May 18, 1999
Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • 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.

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    The best film of its time

  • Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

    Not only is it a gripping, beautifully acted drama, but the action scenes are jaw-dropping.

  • 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.

  • Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review

    One of Bridges' greatest performances. WHEN will this man win an Oscar?

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Ken S


    Great central performance by Bridges. It's a shame this hasn't gotten a proper DVD release. It's a TRAVESTY that's it's only available in pan & scan.

  • J P


    Really this movie is at 86%? I had to watch it in psych class the other day, and I thought it was prettyyy boring. I also wasn't really paying attention either. Movies like this don't interest me.

  • Lorenzo v


    <i>"Some people are afraid of nothing."</i> A man's personality is dramatically changed after surviving a major airline crash. <center><font size=+2 face="Century… More

  • Curtis L


    Didn't hold my attention too well, but good enough. Rosie Perez has got to be the absolute most annoying person in the world, so that counts against the movie big time. But, I did really like the end.

  • Jens S


    A man survives a plane crash and has problems coping with every day life and his family afterwards, thinking he is indestructible. Outstanding acting performances, a moving and touching yet unsentimental plot; plus two of the most staggering scenes ever: the way Bridges is trying to… More

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