Boston University professor Whitehouse tells of the events leading up to the disappearance of his older brother Wade. The police officer who investigates is deeply troubled, and the murder case drains his mental acuity to the point of a total mental collapse.
- David TelfordAugust 21, 2025Exciting unsure extension of seen outcome with a surprise plus a brilliant performance from the actors and actresses
- Steven AndersonJune 25, 2025Ok, I am giong to rate a 3 1/2 based on the message in addressing mental health issues in men. But overall I was bored and left confused throughout this movie.
- AnnieDwy57April 24, 2025This is about a man who slowly, simultaneously implodes and explodes. It is disturbing and haunting.
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Affliction was released on August 28, 1997.
Affliction was directed by Paul Schrader.
Affliction has a runtime of 1h 49m.
Affliction was produced by Linda Reisman.
Boston University professor Whitehouse tells of the events leading up to the disappearance of his older brother Wade. The police officer who investigates is deeply troubled, and the murder case drains his mental acuity to the point of a total mental collapse.
The key characters in Affliction are Wade Whitehouse (Nick Nolte), Margie Fogg (Sissy Spacek), Glen Whitehouse (James Coburn).
Affliction is rated R.
Affliction is a Drama, Mystery, Crime film.
Affliction has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10.
Affliction had a budget of $6M.
Affliction has made $6.3M at the box office.