Thelma & Louise (1991)
Kernel Score: 87% · 3,781 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Crime, Adventure
Released: 1991-05-24
Runtime: 130 minutes
Is Thelma & Louise worth watching?
Must-watch. Two friends take a weekend road trip that turns into a run from the law. Ridley Scott's film is funny, angry and moving, with Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis in terrific form, and a famous ending.
Watch it if you
- like road movies with strong characters
- want a story about friendship and freedom
- enjoy films that get better as they go
Skip it if you
- dislike stories involving violence against women
- want a light comedy
Best for: Friends' night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Thelma & Louise
- Stream: Prime Video, Hulu
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances. As fugitives, both women rediscover the strength of their bond and their newfound resilience.
Thelma & Louise parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Thelma & Louise is an R-rated crime drama involving sexual harassment, murder, and a fugitive road trip.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes a shooting in self-defense and other tense, dangerous encounters on the run.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a sexual harassment/assault scene that drives the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Thelma & Louise
If you liked Thelma & Louise, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) — 86%: Two outlaws and a friendship, with a famous ending.
- Hell or High Water (2016) — 83%: A modern crime road story with strong sense of place.
- Easy Rider (1969) — 79%: The classic road trip film about freedom.
- Green Book (2018) — 90%: A road trip that builds an unlikely friendship.
- Drive (2011) — 85%: A stylish, tense driving film with a loner at its centre.
- Gladiator (2000) — 90%: Also from Ridley Scott, a strong, resolute lead.
Director
Cast
- Susan Sarandon as Louise
- Geena Davis as Thelma
- Harvey Keitel as Hal
- Michael Madsen as Jimmy
- Christopher McDonald as Darryl
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Max
- Brad Pitt as J.D.
- Timothy Carhart as Harlan
- Lucinda Jenney as Lena, the Waitress
- Jason Beghe as State Trooper
Thelma & Louise FAQ
Is Thelma & Louise worth watching?
Must-watch. Two friends take a weekend road trip that turns into a run from the law. Ridley Scott's film is funny, angry and moving, with Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis in terrific form, and a famous ending.
Where can I watch Thelma & Louise?
In the US you can stream Thelma & Louise on Prime Video and Hulu, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Thelma & Louise OK for kids?
Thelma & Louise is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Thelma & Louise is an R-rated crime drama involving sexual harassment, murder, and a fugitive road trip.
What movies are like Thelma & Louise?
If you liked Thelma & Louise, try Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Hell or High Water, Easy Rider and Green Book.