Ridley Scott is one of the most accomplished directors of his generation. Late last year, Gladiator II pushed him past a notable career milestone, putting him among the top 10 highest-grossing directors of all time. With his movies getting a lifetime gross of over $5 billion, Scott is now the no. 9 highest-grossing director at the worldwide box office, just ahead of Tim Burton. He is best known for his sci-fi work, originating the Alien series and directing the acclaimed Matt Damon movie The Martian, which is his highest-grossing film.
Part of what is fascinating about Scott’s filmography, however, is the range he has in his career. As much as his career has been defined by sci-fi, he has also made a not insignificant contribution to the historical drama genre, including his most recent two films (Gladiator II and Napoleon). He also has several career outliers, however, that are outside his usual epic work. This includes films like All the Money in the World and House of Gucci. Now, one of Scott’s more atypical career works has gotten some disappointing streaming news.
Thelma & Louise Is Leaving Prime Video In Just Days
The Movie Won An Oscar For Its Screenplay
Thelma & Louisa is about to leave its streaming platform. The 1991 film starred Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as two best friends who find themselves being tracked down by the police and go on the run to evade the crimes they have committed. The movie was nominated for multiple Oscars and went on to win Best Original Screenplay for writer Callie Khouri. In reflecting on the film, Scott recently explained that he was originally only supposed to produce the film, but ended up directing when others declined the project. It would become one of his most iconic films.
In disappointing news, Prime Video has announced that Thelma & Louise will be leaving its platform soon. The film has just a few days left on Prime Video, as it leaves the streaming service on January 31. As of now, the film is also available to watch on Tubi, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV, but its exact streaming future after leaving Prime is unclear.
Why You Should Watch Thelma & Louise Before It Leaves Prime
The Movie Is Iconic
From its performances to its dialogue, everything about Thelma & Louise has become iconic. At the time, it was a groundbreaking portrayal of strong, autonomous women, and as such, holds an important place in film history. The movie is also critically acclaimed, holding an 86% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes. Scott‘s film has stood the test of time and has a classic ending that you won’t want to miss.
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