Flatliners (1990) Horror Thriller Drama Sci-Fi
Flatliners (1990) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.5/10
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Flatliners Plot Synopsis:
Medical students begin to explore the realm of near death experiences, hoping for insights. Each has their heart stopped and is revived. They begin having flashes of walking nightmares from their childhood, reflecting sins they committed or had committed against them. The experiences continue to intensify, and they begin to be physically beaten by their visions as they try and go deeper into the death experience to find a cure.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Four Medical students experiment on "near death" experiences that involve past tragedies until the dark consequences begin to jeopardize their lives.
Tagline: Some lines shouldn't be crossed.
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Flatliners Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1990 (more 1990 movies)
Box Office: $61,489,265
Nominations: 3
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What is Flatliners Streaming On?
Flatliners is Streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Flatliners Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 10, 1990, Netflix: Jan 01, 2019, Blu-ray: Sep 26, 2017
Writers: Peter Filardi
Producers: Rick Bieber, Michael Douglas, Peter Filardi, Michael Rachmil, Scott Rudin
Editors: Robert Brown
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Flatliners (1990) Cast (Click to Expand)
Flatliners Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sutherland | ... | Nelson Wright |
| Julia Roberts | ... | Dr. Rachel Mannus |
| Kevin Bacon | ... | David Labraccio |
| William Baldwin | ... | Joe Hurley |
| Oliver Platt | ... | Randy Steckle |
| Kimberly Scott | ... | Winnie Hicks |
| Joshua Rudoy | ... | Billy Mahoney |
| Benjamin Mouton | ... | Rachel''s Father |
| Aeryk Egan | ... | Young Nelson |
| Kesha Reed | ... | Young Winnie |
| Hope Davis | ... | Anne Coldren |
| Jim Ortlieb | ... | Uncle Dave |
| John Duda | ... | Young Labraccio (as John Joseph Duda) |
| Megan Stewart | ... | Playground Kid |
| Tressa Thomas | ... | Playground Kid |
| Gonzo Gonzalez | ... | Playground Kid |
| Afram Bill Williams | ... | Ben Hicks |
| Deborah Thompson Duda | ... | Terry (as Deborah Thompson) |
| Elinore O''Connell | ... | Rachel''s Mother |
| Marilyn Dodds Frank | ... | Bag Lady |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kiefer Sutherland (b. December 21, 1966) – Nelson Wright
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Keifer Sutherland - Julia Roberts (b. October 28, 1967) – Dr. Rachel Mannus
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Kevin Bacon (b. July 8, 1958) – David Labraccio
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: The Bacon Brothers | Kevin Bacon III | the Bacon Brothers - William Baldwin (b. February 21, 1963) – Joe Hurley
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Billy Baldwin - Oliver Platt (b. January 12, 1960) – Randy Steckle
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m) - Kimberly Scott (b. December 11, 1961) – Winnie Hicks
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Kimberley Scott | Kimberly A. Scott - Joshua Rudoy (b. December 9, 1975) – Billy Mahoney
Sign: Sagittarius - Benjamin Mouton (b. March 13, 1965) – Rachel''s Father
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Ben Mouton - Aeryk Egan – Young Nelson
Also known as: Aeryk Eagan | Aeryk Eagn - Kesha Reed – Young Winnie
- Hope Davis (b. March 23, 1964) – Anne Coldren
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Jim Ortlieb (b. June 19, 1956) – Uncle Dave
Sign: Gemini - John Duda – Young Labraccio (as John Joseph Duda)
- Megan Stewart – Playground Kid
- Tressa Thomas – Playground Kid
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