Getting Out (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1994, Getting Out is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by John Korty, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Breaking out of prison with a child in her womb and a dream of a normal existence, Arlene Holsclaw (Rebecca De Mornay) resolves to get a job and lead a good, Christian life. But the ghosts from her past -- including an ex-boyfriend (Rob Knepper) who wants to pimp her out and a sadistic mother (Ellen Burstyn) who plots to take away Arlene's baby -- have other plans. This made-for-TV drama is based on Marsha Norman's off-Broadway play.
Who’s in it. Getting Out stars Rebecca De Mornay as Arlene Holsclaw, Robert Knepper as Carl, Carol Mitchell-Leon as Ruby and Richard Jenkins as Chaplain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Getting Out has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Getting Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Getting Out tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Getting Out (1994)?
- In US, Getting Out is available to stream on fuboTV and Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Getting Out worth watching?
- Getting Out holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Getting Out?
- Getting Out stars Rebecca De Mornay, Robert Knepper, Carol Mitchell-Leon, Richard Jenkins and Ellen Burstyn.
- When was Getting Out released?
- Getting Out was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.