Extremities (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Extremities is a 1986 drama thriller directed by Robert M. Young, starring James Russo, Alfre Woodard and Diana Scarwid. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $13.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1987. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Robert M. Young
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Atlanic Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Extremities About?
The premise of Extremities without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After successfully defending herself against a violent attack and escaping, Marjorie finds herself struggling to cope with the trauma. Law enforcement faces difficulties due to a lack of evidence, and she must also evade her attacker's persistent pursuit. As Marjorie attempts to rebuild her life, she unexpectedly confronts her assailant at her home, revealing a fierce and determined spirit that challenges his intentions in this intense drama.
Extremities Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- attempted rape
- female protagonist
- rape and revenge
- fight
- fireplace
- based on play
- torture
- home invasion
- role reversal
- confession
- turning the tables
- one breast exposed
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- car won't start
- knife as weapon
- stolen wallet
- suspense thriller
- female roommate
- sexual violence against women
- man riding a motorcycle
- stalker
- ice cream shop
- parking lot
- held at knife point
- attacker wearing a ski mask
- escaped
- police station
- mistaken for prostitute
- rigged system
- injustice
- bug spray
- clay sculpture
- nude art
- sadist
- compliance
- captor victim relationship
- bloody nose
- strangulation
- asphyxiation
- belt around neck
- surgical scar
- bound with a telephone cord
- spray in the eye
- jail cell
- rape victim
- posing as a victim
- manipulative man
- hidden knife
- hunting knife
- knife at groin
- suspense drama
Extremities Cast
James Russo leads the cast, with Alfre Woodard and Diana Scarwid. Directed by Robert M. Young; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert M. Young
Also Starring in Extremities
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Extremities Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Extremities 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 36% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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Extremities Plot Summary
What happens in Extremities from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a quiet night that takes a sharp turn into fear, a woman named Marjorie is accosted at knifepoint by a masked assailant. He forces her into her car and drives her to a remote location with the explicit intent of sexually assaulting her. Marjorie manages a daring escape, but not before the attacker leaves with her purse. At the police station, she learns that without a positive identification of her assailant, little can be done: his guilt will hinge on her word against his, and the chance of any criminal charges is slim.
Full summary
The whole story of Extremities, scene by scene
Extremities Box Office
Extremities grossed $13.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.4M
- US & Canada
- $13.4M
Extremities Awards & Nominations
Extremities earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1987.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1987 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Farrah Fawcett
Extremities Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Extremities.
How Well Do You Know Extremities?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the woman who is attacked at knifepoint at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Extremities
11 cars on screen, including the 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the Honda CL 350.
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1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible I Typ 17 Minor role -
1974 AMC Gremlin Background role
Extremities Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Onur meselesi” and “Крайности”.
- Also known as
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- Onur meselesi
- Крайности
- Humilhação
- Skrajnosci
- Extremidades
- Poseída por el miedo
- Elszabadult indulatok
- Akrotites
- Naisen kosto
- Extremities (La humillación)
- Voldtægt?
- Acorralada
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- Seduzida ao Extremo
- Tot het uiterste
- I en kvinnes makt
- Oltre ogni limite
- La humillación
- Skrajności
- Den yttersta gränsen
- 走投无路
- Extremitățile
- 익스트레머티스
- Krajní situace
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Extremities FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Extremities, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Extremities?
Extremities runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Extremities released?
Extremities was released on August 22, 1986.
Who directed Extremities?
Extremities was directed by Robert M. Young.
More films by Robert M. Young Who is in the cast of Extremities?
Extremities stars James Russo, Alfre Woodard and Diana Scarwid, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Extremities make at the box office?
Extremities grossed $13.4 million worldwide.
How is Extremities rated?
Extremities has 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Was Extremities nominated for any awards?
Extremities received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Extremities have a post-credit scene?
No. Extremities has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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