Thelma & Louise (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1991, Thelma & Louise is a thriller, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 130 minutes. “Somebody said get a life… so they did.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Whilst on a short weekend getaway, Louise shoots a man who had tried to rape Thelma. Due to the incriminating circumstances, they make a run for it and thus a cross country chase ensues for the two fugitives. Along the way, both women rediscover the strength of their friendship and surprising aspects of their personalities and self-strengths in the trying times.
Who’s in it. Thelma & Louise stars Geena Davis as Thelma Dickinson, Susan Sarandon as Louise Sawyer, Harvey Keitel as Investigator Hal Slocumb and Michael Madsen as Jimmy Lennox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Thelma & Louise has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $45.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Thelma & Louise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thelma & Louise tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thelma & Louise (1991)?
- In US, Thelma & Louise is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Thelma & Louise worth watching?
- Thelma & Louise holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thelma & Louise?
- Thelma & Louise stars Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Christopher McDonald.
- When was Thelma & Louise released?
- Thelma & Louise was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.