Movie

S.F.W.

“Fate made them hostages. The media made them stars.”

★ 6.0(113)19951h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Jefery Levy
Release date: 1995-01-20
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

S.F.W. — trailer

About S.F.W.

S.F.W. is a 1995 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Jefery Levy, starring Stephen Dorff, Reese Witherspoon and Jake Busey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 113 viewers. Below you can see where to watch S.F.W. in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An alienated and misanthropic teenager gains sudden and unwanted celebrity status after he's taken hostage by terrorists where his indifference to their threats to kill him makes news headlines.

Cast

Stephen Dorff

Cliff Spab

Reese Witherspoon

Wendy Pfister

Jake Busey

Morrow Streeter

Joey Lauren Adams

Monica Dice

Pamela Gidley

Janet Streeter

David Barry Gray

Scott Spab

Jack Noseworthy

Joe Dice

Richard Portnow

Gerald Parsley

Tobey Maguire

Amber Benson

Babs Wyler

John Roarke

Phil Donahue Clone / Sam Donaldson Clone / Alan Dershowitz / Ted Koppel Clone / Larry King Clone

Edward Wiley

Mr. Spab

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookescapemedialoss of loved onekidnappinghostagepregnancyreality spoofcelebritysurvivalteenage girlhospitalmasked mantragic eventhomecoming

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch S.F.W. in United Kingdom?+

S.F.W. is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is S.F.W. on Netflix?+

S.F.W. is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is S.F.W.?+

S.F.W. has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in S.F.W.?+

S.F.W. stars Stephen Dorff, Reese Witherspoon, Jake Busey, Joey Lauren Adams and Pamela Gidley.

When did S.F.W. come out?+

S.F.W. is a 1995 movie directed by Jefery Levy.

What genre is S.F.W.?+

S.F.W. is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed S.F.W.?+

S.F.W. was directed by Jefery Levy.