Flatliners
Five medical students experiment with "near death" experiences, until the dark consequences of past tragedies begin to jeopardize their lives.
Critics Sentiment
Billy forgives Nelson in the afterlife and Nelson returns
Nelson, Joe, and David start experiencing supernatural hallucinations
The film recovers strongly from its weakest midpoint when hallucinations begin to its powerful redemptive climax where Billy forgives Nelson.
Flatliners starts strong with an intriguing premise and effective first experiment, but sags in the middle as the repetitive nature of each student's experience becomes predictable. The film builds to a genuinely moving and suspenseful climax that elevates it through themes of redemption and forgiveness, with critics praising the spiritual message despite some technical implausibilities.
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Kiefer Sutherland
Nelson Wright
Julia Roberts
Rachel Mannus
Kevin Bacon
David Labraccio
William Baldwin
Joe Hurley
Oliver Platt
Randy Steckle
Kimberly Scott
Winnie Hicks
Joshua Rudoy
Billy Mahoney
Benjamin Mouton
Rachel's Father
Aeryk Egan
Young Nelson
Kesha Reed
Young Winnie
Hope Davis
Anne Coldren
Jim Ortlieb
Uncle Dave
John Duda
Young David
Megan Stewart
Playground Kid
Tressa Thomas
Playground Kid
Sanna Vraa
Bridget
Beth Grant
Housewife
Marilyn Dodds Frank
Bag Lady
Patricia Belcher
Edna
Deborah Thompson Duda
Terry (as Deborah Thompson)
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