Getting Out (1994): Cast
Getting Out is a 1994 drama thriller directed by John Korty, starring Rebecca De Mornay as Arlene Holsclaw, Ellen Burstyn and Richard Jenkins. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- John Korty
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Getting Out About?
The premise of Getting Out without spoilers.
After escaping prison while pregnant, Arlene Holsclaw (Rebecca De Mornay) is determined to find honest work and build a quiet, Christian life. Yet the shadows of her past surge forward: a manipulative ex‑boyfriend (Rob Knepper) seeks to exploit her, and a cruel mother (Ellen Burstyn) schemes to steal her unborn child. The made‑for‑TV drama adapts Marsha Norman’s off‑Broadway play.
Getting Out Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- female protagonist
- flashback
- physical abuse
- abusive mother
- wrath
- work
- women's prison
- violence
- sadness
- prostitution
- parole
- mother daughter relationship
+12 more Show fewer
- money
- job
- incest
- frustration
- ex convict
- ex boyfriend
- desperation
- dark past
- child molester
- child abuse
- anger
- based on play
Getting Out Cast & Characters
Rebecca De Mornay leads the cast as Arlene Holsclaw, with Ellen Burstyn as Arlie's Mother and Richard Jenkins as Chaplain. Directed by John Korty; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Korty
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Rebecca De Mornay as Arlene Holsclaw -
Ellen Burstyn as Arlie's Mother -
Richard Jenkins as Chaplain -
Robert Knepper as Carl
Also Starring in Getting Out
· 13 more- David Dwyer Paraplegic
- Linda Pierce Shopkeeper
- Bruce Evers Prison Guard
- Norm Skaggs Brian Craig
- Tandy Cronyn Placement Worker
- Carol Mitchell-Leon Ruby
- Jack Swanson Arlie’s Father
- Sean Sweeney Boy in Pickup
- Sue Bugden Parole Agent
- Suzi Bass Processor
- Kevin Dewey Driver in Pickup
- Rosemary Newcott Job Counselor
- Amy Dott Young Arlie
More from John Korty
More films directed by John Korty, best-rated first: The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Ms. Scrooge, Redwood Curtain and They.
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Getting Out FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Getting Out, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Getting Out?
Getting Out runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Getting Out released?
Getting Out was released on April 25, 1994.
Who directed Getting Out?
Getting Out was directed by John Korty.
More films by John Korty Who is in the cast of Getting Out?
Getting Out stars Rebecca De Mornay as Arlene Holsclaw, Ellen Burstyn as Arlie's Mother and Richard Jenkins as Chaplain, among 17 credited actors.
Does Getting Out have a post-credit scene?
No. Getting Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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