Resurrection
Resurrection

Resurrection

1980Movie103 minEnglish

The story of a woman who survives the car accident which kills her husband, but discovers that she has the power to heal other people. She becomes an unwitting celebrity, the hope of those in desperate need of healing, and a lightning rod for religious beliefs and skeptics.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Daniel PetrieGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman dies in a car crash and is miraculously resurrected, seemingly endowed with healing powers. As she struggles to understand her new abilities and the devout following that grows around her, she must confront her past and the profound implications of her second chance at life. The film explores themes of faith, doubt, and the extraordinary within the ordinary.

Critical Reception

Resurrection received generally positive reviews, particularly for Ellen Burstyn's powerful lead performance. Critics often praised the film's sensitive handling of a complex subject matter and its emotional depth. While some found the narrative occasionally slow, the overall sentiment recognized it as a thought-provoking and affecting drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Ellen Burstyn delivers a compelling and emotionally resonant performance.
  • The film is a thoughtful exploration of faith, healing, and the human spirit.
  • Praised for its sensitive direction and poignant storytelling.

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Awards & Accolades

Ellen Burstyn was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama. The film was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the non-fiction book 'What About Arthur?' by farmer Pearl Miller, who claimed to have experienced miraculous healing.

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Wuchak

_**Acquiring the power to heal**_ After a horrible accident a woman (Ellen Burstyn) has a vague life-after-death experience and soon discovers that she has healing powers, which results in conflicting reactions from people. Sam Shepard p...