

Flatliners
1990-08-10 · 115 min · ★ 6.5
Five medical students experiment with "near death" experiences, until the dark consequences of past tragedies begin to jeopardize their lives.
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Production details
- Directors
- Joel Schumacher
- Production companies
- Stonebridge Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 26,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 61,489,265
Top Cast
Kiefer SutherlandNelson Wright
Julia RobertsRachel Mannus
Kevin BaconDavid Labraccio
William BaldwinJoe Hurley
Oliver PlattRandy Steckle
Kimberly ScottWinnie Hicks
Joshua RudoyBilly Mahoney
Benjamin MoutonRachel's Father
Aeryk EganYoung Nelson
Kesha ReedYoung Winnie
Hope DavisAnne Coldren
Jim OrtliebUncle Dave
Sanna VraaBridget
Beth GrantHousewife
Marilyn Dodds FrankBag Lady
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