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Flatliners

Play trailer Poster for Flatliners R,  Released Aug 10, 1990,  1h 51m,  Sci-Fi/ Drama/ Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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Seeking answers about the afterlife, Chicago medical student Nelson (Kiefer Sutherland) persuades his fellow pupils to help him end his life, and then resuscitate him in the nick of time. Atheist David (Kevin Bacon), playboy Joe (William Baldwin) and troubled Rachel (Julia Roberts) also journey into the unknown, looking for meaning in their own lives. As the experiments become more perilous, each is forced to contend with the paranormal consequences of trespassing on the other side.
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While it boasts an impressive cast, striking visuals, and an effective mood, Flatliners never quite jolts its story to life.

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Anton Bitel Little White Lies a cheesily bombastic film, full of alpha male characters all constantly vying to get in the pants of the only woman in their midst, and endlessly alienating viewers with their masculine swagger and aggressive rivalry. Aug 1, 2022 Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times Julia Roberts, Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon all bring conviction to these scenes, and William Baldwin, as the most irresponsible of the students, continues to suggest an electric screen presence that rivals his brother Alec. Rated: 2.5/4 •  Jul 1, 2013 Full Review

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Larry K Very cool concept! I liked the redemption for everyone Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/14/25 Full Review Vik D completely love this film and cast Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/11/25 Full Review
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Joel Schumacher

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Kiefer Sutherland

Nelson

Julia Roberts

Rachel Mannus

Kevin Bacon

David Labraccio

William Baldwin

Joe Hurley

Oliver Platt

Randy Steckle

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Synopsis Seeking answers about the afterlife, Chicago medical student Nelson (Kiefer Sutherland) persuades his fellow pupils to help him end his life, and then resuscitate him in the nick of time. Atheist David (Kevin Bacon), playboy Joe (William Baldwin) and troubled Rachel (Julia Roberts) also journey into the unknown, looking for meaning in their own lives. As the experiments become more perilous, each is forced to contend with the paranormal consequences of trespassing on the other side.
Director
Joel Schumacher
Producer
Michael Douglas, Rick Bieber
Screenwriter
Peter Filardi
Distributor
RCA/Columbia, Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Stonebridge Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
R
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 10, 1990, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$58.7M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, CDS, Surround
Aspect Ratio
70mm
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