Thelma & Louise
“Somebody said get a life...so they did.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-02
Top Cast
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Susan Sarandon
Louise
Geena Davis
Thelma
Harvey Keitel
Hal
Michael Madsen
Jimmy
Christopher McDonald
Darryl
Stephen Tobolowsky
Max
Brad Pitt
J.D.
Timothy Carhart
Harlan
Lucinda Jenney
Lena, the Waitress
Jason Beghe
State Trooper
Sonny Carl Davis
Albert
Ken Swofford
Major
Shelly Desai
East Indian Motel Clerk
Carol Mansell
Waitress
Stephen Polk
Surveilance Man
Rob Roy Fitzgerald
Plainclothes Cop
Jack Lindine
I.D. Tech
Michael Delman
Silver Bullet Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 24, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 29, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.84x
+$29.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Callie Khouri
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Thelma & Louise
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45.4M
- Production Studios
- Scott Free Productions, Star Partners III, MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ridley Scott
Callie Khouri
Hans Zimmer
Adrian Biddle, David B. Nowell
Thom Noble
Ridley Scott, Mimi Polk Gitlin
Department Leadership Roster
Ridley Scott
Director
Adrian Biddle
Director of Photography
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Ridley Scott
Producer
Thom Noble
Editor
Elizabeth McBride
Costume Design
Mimi Polk Gitlin
Producer
Norris Spencer
Production Design
Bobby Bass
Stunt Coordinator
Callie Khouri
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thelma & Louise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Thelma & Louise?
Thelma & Louise was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in Thelma & Louise?
The principal cast of Thelma & Louise includes Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald.
When was Thelma & Louise released and how long is it?
Thelma & Louise was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of Thelma & Louise?
Thelma & Louise had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $45.4M at the worldwide box office (2.84 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Thelma & Louise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thelma & Louise was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thelma & Louise?
Thelma & Louise holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).