Bodies, Rest & Motion (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1993, Bodies, Rest & Motion is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Steinberg, running about 95 minutes. “Nick is leaving. Beth is staying. Carol is waiting. Sid is painting.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rebelling against his dreary life in a small Arizona town, salesman Nick abandons his girlfriend, Beth, and strikes out onto the highway in search of... something else. Encouraged by her best friend, Carol, Beth reluctantly accepts the romantic attentions of Sid, a local housepainter.
Who’s in it. Bodies, Rest & Motion stars Phoebe Cates as Carol, Bridget Fonda as Beth, Tim Roth as Nick and Eric Stoltz as Sid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Bodies, Rest & Motion has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $764.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bodies, Rest & Motion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bodies, Rest & Motion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bodies, Rest & Motion (1993)?
- In US, Bodies, Rest & Motion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bodies, Rest & Motion worth watching?
- Bodies, Rest & Motion holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bodies, Rest & Motion?
- Bodies, Rest & Motion stars Phoebe Cates, Bridget Fonda, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz and Alicia Witt.
- When was Bodies, Rest & Motion released?
- Bodies, Rest & Motion was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.