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Feeling Minnesota (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Feeling Minnesota (1996) movie poster

Feeling Minnesota is a 1996 comedy drama directed by Steven Baigelman, starring Keanu Reeves, Vincent D'Onofrio and Cameron Diaz. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $3.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

IMDb rating
5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
15%
worldwide gross
$3.1M
Metascore
30
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Feeling Minnesota (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Steven Baigelman
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Feeling Minnesota About?

The premise of Feeling Minnesota without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Freddie's arranged marriage to Sam Clayton unexpectedly leads to a desperate flight when she develops feelings for Jiaks, Sam's brother. Their attempt to escape their complicated situation is further complicated by mounting debts and a web of deception. As they try to navigate love, loyalty, and criminal entanglements, they find themselves in a thrilling and dangerous game where their past threatens to catch up with them.

Feeling Minnesota Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • las vegas nevada
  • elopement
  • motel
  • framed for murder
  • presumed dead
  • brother brother relationship
  • hidden corpse
  • accidental shooting
  • stripper
  • murder
  • sex scene
  • detective
+24 more
  • fight
  • woods
  • fainting
  • blackmail
  • unconsciousness
  • corpse
  • theft
  • sexy woman
  • rear nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • panties
  • pulling up panties
  • t shirt
  • sex in a car
  • wedding dress
  • sex in a bathroom
  • dark comedy
  • brother
  • state in the title
  • photo booth
  • groom
  • bride
  • title based on song
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Feeling Minnesota Cast

Keanu Reeves leads the cast, with Vincent D'Onofrio and Cameron Diaz. Directed by Steven Baigelman.

Ratings

Feeling Minnesota Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Feeling Minnesota 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

Plot

Feeling Minnesota Plot Summary

What happens in Feeling Minnesota from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ex-stripper Freddie Clayton is about to marry Sam in a bid to settle her debts with the intimidating nightclub owner, Red. During the wedding, Freddie encounters Jjaks, Sam’s brother, and they share an undeniable and instant attraction. The two decide to escape together, eventually finding refuge in a motel. Yet their lack of funds leads them to devise a desperate plan to steal from Sam. Unfortunately, Sam catches Jjaks mid-theft, resulting in a violent confrontation.

Full summary

The whole story of Feeling Minnesota, scene by scene

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Box office

Feeling Minnesota Box Office

Feeling Minnesota grossed $3.1 million worldwide.

1996 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.1M

US & Canada
$3.1M
Videos

Feeling Minnesota Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Feeling Minnesota.

Feeling Minnesota (1996) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Feeling Minnesota?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the primary motivation for Freddie to marry Sam?

Cars

Cars in Feeling Minnesota

59 cars on screen, including the 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 and the 1967 Buick Electra 225.

All 59 cars
  • 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 in Feeling Minnesota 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Main role
  • 1967 Buick Electra 225 in Feeling Minnesota 1967 Buick Electra 225 Important role
  • 1977 Cadillac Seville in Feeling Minnesota 1977 Cadillac Seville Important role
  • 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Feeling Minnesota 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
Details

Feeling Minnesota Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Paixão Bandida” and “Minnesota Blues”.

Also known as
  • Paixão Bandida
  • Minnesota Blues
  • Luna sin miel
  • Ola tou gamou dyskola...
  • Féktelen Minnesota
  • Due mariti per un matrimonio
  • A Mulher do Meu Irmão
  • Ljubav u Minesoti
  • Okus po Minnesoti
  • Yasak Aşk
  • Чувствуя Миннесоту
  • Líbánky bez ženicha
+8 more
  • Да почувстваш Минесота
  • Piętno Minnesoty
  • 필링 미네소타
  • 爱上明尼苏达
  • Відчуваючи Міннесоту
  • Lluna sense mel
  • กอดเธอฝ่านรก
  • 愛上明尼蘇達

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FAQ

Feeling Minnesota FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Feeling Minnesota, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Feeling Minnesota?

Feeling Minnesota runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Feeling Minnesota released?

Feeling Minnesota was released on September 13, 1996.

Who directed Feeling Minnesota?

Feeling Minnesota was directed by Steven Baigelman.

Who is in the cast of Feeling Minnesota?

Feeling Minnesota stars Keanu Reeves, Vincent D'Onofrio and Cameron Diaz.

How much did Feeling Minnesota make at the box office?

Feeling Minnesota grossed $3.1 million worldwide.

How is Feeling Minnesota rated?

Feeling Minnesota has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does Feeling Minnesota have a post-credit scene?

No. Feeling Minnesota has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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