Getting Out is a 1994 drama directed by John Korty and Ruth Shapiro. The film follows a woman named Arlene, released from prison who is determined to rebuild her life. Now that she is out she wants to raise the son she gave birth to while imprisoned. However, she faces opposition from her manipulative mother, the child welfare system, and a dangerous ex-boyfriend.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Getting Out via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is Getting Out (1994) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Getting Out (1994) is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The film follows Arlene, a woman released from prison after a tough sentence. She dreams of a normal life and raising her son, born during her time behind bars. However, her path toward her goal is not simple. Arlene’s mother doubts she can be a good parent, and social services make it hard for her to get custody. On top of that, her abusive ex-boyfriend threatens to drag her back into a dangerous world. Arlene must fight for her fresh start and the chance to be a mother to her child.
The cast of the film includes Rebecca De Mornay as Arlene, the ex-convict trying to rebuild her life. Opposing her are Ellen Burstyn as Arlene’s mother and Robert Knepper as her ex-boyfriend.
Watch Getting Out (1994) streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Getting Out is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
The streaming service lets you watch movies and TV shows, including award-winning Amazon Originals like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Jack Ryan.
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Getting Out’s synopsis is as follows:
“Breaking out of prison with a child in her womb and a dream of a normal existence, Arlene Holsclaw (Rebecca De Mornay) resolves to get a job and lead a good, Christian life. But the ghosts from her past — including an ex-boyfriend (Rob Knepper) who wants to pimp her out and a sadistic mother (Ellen Burstyn) who plots to take away Arlene’s baby — have other plans. This made-for-TV drama is based on Marsha Norman’s off-Broadway play.”
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