Overview

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.

Cast

Rebecca De Mornay, Robert Knepper, Carol Mitchell-Leon, Richard Jenkins, Ellen Burstyn, Tandy Cronyn, Norm Skaggs, Sue Bugden

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What is "Getting Out" about?

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.

When was "Getting Out" released?

Getting Out was released in 1994.

Who stars in "Getting Out"?

The cast includes Rebecca De Mornay, Robert Knepper, Carol Mitchell-Leon, Richard Jenkins.