Reckless (1995): Cast & Plot
Reckless is a 1995 comedy drama directed by Norman René, starring Mia Farrow as Rachel, Tony Goldwyn and Scott Glenn. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Norman René
- Original language
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English - Studio
- American Playhouse
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Reckless About?
The premise of Reckless without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A twisted Christmas tale unfolds on Christmas Eve when a relentlessly cheerful woman manages to escape the assassins hired by her own husband. Fleeing through the night, she is thrust into a bizarre series of encounters that grow increasingly strange and perilous, turning the holiday into a nightmarish odyssey.
Reckless Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- screenplay adapted by author
- live action
- christmas
- female protagonist
- fictional game show
- trauma
- therapist
- tv show
- school bus
- poison
- on the road
- ohio
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- nun
- nightmare
- naivete
- murder
- multiple sclerosis
- mother son relationship
- marriage
- hypnotism
- homeless shelter
- hitman
- gunfire
- embezzlement
- disability
- deaf mute
- choking
- champagne
- attempted murder
- paraplegic
- anagram
- social work
- sign language
- absurdism
- deafness
- based on play
- independent film
Reckless Cast & Characters
Mia Farrow leads the cast as Rachel, with Tony Goldwyn as Tom and Scott Glenn as Lloyd. Directed by Norman René; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Norman René
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Scott Glenn as Lloyd - Mary-Louise Parker as Pooty
Also Starring in Reckless
· 29 more- Giancarlo Esposito Host Tim Timko
- Eileen Brennan Sister Margaret
- Stephen Dorff Tom Jr.
- William Fichtner Rachel's Father
- Deborah Rush Trish
- Zach Grenier Anchor Person Re: Trish
- William Duell Roy
- Nancy Marchand Grandmother
- Debra Monk Therapist
- Mary Beth Peil Bartender
- Jack Gilpin Weatherman
- Doug Barron TV Director
- Nesbitt Blaisdell Grandfather
- William Preston Porter
- Walter Bryant Doctor
- Lisa Louise Langford Anne Lacher-Holden
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- John Magill Cashier At Liquor Store
- Maureen Silliman Shelter Reporter
- Ron Bagden Young Shelter Volunteer
- Pat Distefano TV Technician
- Elijah Nicole Rosello Granddaughter
- Anthony Pagano Small Boy In Therapy
- Juana Barrios Female Reporter Re: Fire
- Mike Heibeck Fireman
- Vee Brown Anchor Person Re: Jogger
- Joanne Krispin Beautiful Twin
- Lisa Krispin Beautiful Twin
- Lindsay Mae Sawyer Little Rachel
- Ladd Patellis Man In Mask
More from Norman René
More films directed by Norman René: Prelude to a Kiss and Longtime Companion.
Reckless Plot Summary
What happens in Reckless from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Relentlessly cheerful and hopelessly optimistic Rachel’s seemingly perfect life is upended on a Christmas Eve when her husband Tom reveals that he has taken out a contract on her life but is having second thoughts about the decision. Wearing only a nightgown and slippers, she hastily leaves her Connecticut home in a blizzard to escape the fate he planned for her. She is rescued by Springfield, Massachusetts social worker Lloyd, who brings her home to his deaf, mute, paraplegic wife Pooty. [Rachel] moves in with the couple and begins working with Lloyd at Hands Across the Sea, a charitable organization dedicated to helping the disabled.
Full summary
The whole story of Reckless, scene by scene
Reckless Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Reckless.
How Well Do You Know Reckless?
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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Why does Rachel flee her Connecticut home into a blizzard on Christmas Eve?
Reckless Also Known As
Also known as “Безрассудная”.
- Also known as
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- Безрассудная
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Reckless FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Reckless, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Reckless?
Reckless runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Reckless released?
Reckless was released on November 17, 1995.
Who directed Reckless?
Reckless was directed by Norman René.
More films by Norman René Who is in the cast of Reckless?
Reckless stars Mia Farrow as Rachel, Tony Goldwyn as Tom and Scott Glenn as Lloyd, among 33 credited actors.
Does Reckless have a post-credit scene?
No. Reckless has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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