Ridley Scott’s Iconic Feminist Crime Drama Now Free to Stream – Watch Thelma & Louise Today!

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In a wonderful piece of streaming news, the iconic 1991 crime drama “Thelma & Louise,” famously directed by Ridley Scott, has found its new home. Starting July 1, this Academy Award-winning masterpiece will be available to watch on Tubi, completely free of charge! The only catch? Viewers will get to enjoy the film while watching a few ads here and there.

This film stars Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as two friends who flee the city for a weekend trip. An incident at a bar causes Thelma to be attacked, leading to a series of events where they are portrayed as lawbreakers on the run.

Two close companions embark on a thrilling journey, yet find themselves swiftly caught up in a harrowing ordeal: evading relentless pursuit by law enforcement officers. These two individuals flee, having allegedly transgressed certain laws.

The film “Thelma & Louise” received widespread acclaim upon its debut, often being referred to as a cornerstone of feminist cinema. It had a fairly long run in theaters, earning over $45 million, more than double its production budget of $16.5 million. This impressive box office success was also reflected in its sales on home video formats. Ridley Scott’s drama was nominated for five Academy Awards, with nominations for Best Director and Best Actress going to the two leading actresses. However, it was Callie Khouri, the screenwriter, who ultimately won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

The movie received outstanding reviews back then, and it continues to hold an impressive 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, while the audience rates it slightly lower at 82%. Notably, renowned critic Roger Ebert appreciated the film but opted for a 3.5-star rating instead of his customary top score. This was allegedly due to the final scene of the movie that didn’t quite meet his expectations for the best films he reviewed.

‘Thelma & Louise’ Has One of the Best Film Endings of the 20th Century

The striking aspect of the ending in “Thelma & Louise” lies in how quickly the audience learns their plan without much prior contemplation. Such a heart-wrenching outcome is almost inconceivable until it occurs. Yet, could the devoted companions find a way to forge ahead?

In a skillful manner, Scott skillfully maintains brevity in the final scene, avoiding the typical sadness that usually follows such a decision in films like Thelma and Louise. Instead, we’re asked to understand that for them to continue as the protagonists of their story, they must resist a system that views their actions as more reprehensible than the underlying issues they were fighting against.

As a movie enthusiast reflecting on cinematic masterpieces from the 20th century, I can confidently say that the ending of this particular film is remarkably profound, albeit conceptually captivating. Roger Ebert aptly described it as an abrupt freeze-frame transitioning to white, followed swiftly by a barrage of distractions – flashbacks, end credits, and an upbeat country tune – which, in my opinion, seems hasty and somewhat vulgar in contrast to the film’s intense narrative.

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2025-07-05 15:32