Whilst on a short weekend getaway, Louise shoots a man who had tried to rape Thelma. Due to the incriminating circumstances, they make a run for it and thus a cross country chase ensues for the two fugitives. Along the way, both women rediscover the strength of their friendship and surprising aspects of their personalities and self-strengths in the trying times.
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Geena Davis
Thelma Dickinson
Susan Sarandon
Louise Sawyer
Harvey Keitel
Investigator Hal Slocumb
Michael Madsen
Jimmy Lennox
Won 1 Oscar
Nominated for 6 Oscars
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