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George Washington University professor Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges) teaches a course in terrorism, but after his wife, an FBI agent, is killed under questionable circumstances, he becomes obsessed with the topic. An all-American family moves in across the street, but Faraday soon suspects that they might be terrorists .. Read more

Starring	Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Hope Davis
Director	Mark Pellington
Genres	Thriller

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  ONE OF THE BEST ENDINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN
  
  Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges) and his 10 year old son, Grant (Spencer Treat Clark) are both trying to come to terms with the loss two years earlier of Michael?... read more »
  
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  - STEVE MARTIN
  - scotland
  - 24 Mar 2004 at 14:48
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  Arlington Road
  
  This is a great thriller full of suspense and mystery which will keep you guessing right up to the end. It is quite scary that actually this story plot could ... read more »
  
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- - Ricia
  - 113 reviews
  - 14 May 2012 at 08:59
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  Fantastic suspense thriller
  
  Remember seeing this when I was 15 in the cinema. Had to see it again as I remember it being so good. Great suspense keeps you going right to the end credits.
  
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- - GW84
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  - Crawley
  - 27 Apr 2012 at 09:41
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  Great watch
  
  Seems a bit slow at first (which is the only reason i docked this a star) but it is a real taught thriller - getting better and better as the film goes on. The ... read more »
  
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- - Steve Hatton
  - Cornwall, England
  - 12 Nov 2011 at 19:08
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  Quite enjoyable
  
  We both found this film enjoyable and would recommend it over all. A Clever idea but found it quite disturbing.
  
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  - 21 May 2011 at 15:55
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  Great Film, it has to be viewed.
  
  A good film this one, from the very beginning of the film your heart rate increases.
  
  Its a solid story, but this film isn't like any other film I... read more »
  
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- - PEDRO1982
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  - Shetland
  - 16 Apr 2011 at 20:14
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  Arlington Road (1999)
  
  This is an excellent drama that will ensure total paranoia takes a hold of you. Well worth the money and make sure that you have everything you need before you ... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 01 Feb 2011 at 10:40
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  - 4
  Arlington Rd
  
  Watchable on a wet cold evening. but not memorable. Good name which is why it got onto my list.
  
  Honestly ??!! there is bettre stuff out there
  
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- - Rickysparrow
  - 4 reviews
  - Southampton
  - 19 Nov 2010 at 13:52
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  Superb
  
  Very good film, one of the best.
  
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  - Edinburgh
  - 05 Aug 2010 at 14:01
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  Fabulous film with fabulous ending
  
  I wasn't expecting much from this film however, it was gripping from the start to the fabulous ending. Superb acting from all involved. If you love ... read more »
  
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- - LizB
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  - Nottingham
  - 09 May 2010 at 13:26
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  Arlington Road
  
  This film to me was very predictable and it was quite obvious from the start what the outcome would be. I think if it was on t.v i wouldn't watch it again ... read more »
  
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  - 01 May 2010 at 09:28
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  ONE OF THE BEST ENDINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN
  
  Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges) and his 10 year old son, Grant (Spencer Treat Clark) are both trying to come to terms with the loss two years earlier of Michael?... read more »
  
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  - STEVE MARTIN
  - scotland
  - 24 Mar 2004 at 14:48
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  Every now and then a ...
  
  Every now and then a movie comes along that you'll remember watching for years to come. This is one of them. A tense thriller that keeps you enthralled ... read more »
  
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  - 05 Jul 2004 at 19:53
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  A high quality, entertaining film
  
  The two leads (Bridges and Robbins) show why they are so highly regarded in this film. They pair very well on screen and give life to a difficult screenplay.<... read more »
  
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- - Andyhjam
  - 11 reviews
  - Stockport
  - 04 Mar 2004 at 16:17
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  Gripping!
  
  This movie escaped the radar for me when it was released in the late nineties so when my parents recommended it to me i was a little dubious. I was expecting a ... read more »
  
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  - Walsall,England
  - 13 Oct 2005 at 21:03
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  Classic
  
  This is a superb film. I've seen it several times. The baddies wife is oh so creepy..... Its one of those movies which keeps you on the edge of your seat... read more »
  
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- - MrsMull
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  - Seaham
  - 15 Jun 2008 at 19:39
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  Clever, if that's your thing
  
  Sometimes I find when films focus on being clever they lose a bit of the human side and I think that happens here. I really like what the writer tries to do ... read more »
  
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  - Sussex
  - 21 Oct 2004 at 09:33
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  A Neighbour in need.
  
  This is an excellent drama that will ensure total paranoia takes a hold of you. Right at the start when widower Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges) saves the life ... read more »
  
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  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 01 Sep 2008 at 18:45
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  Fabulous film with fabulous ending
  
  I wasn't expecting much from this film however, it was gripping from the start to the fabulous ending. Superb acting from all involved. If you love ... read more »
  
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- - LizB
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  - Nottingham
  - 09 May 2010 at 13:26
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  Superb
  
  Very good film, one of the best.
  
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  - Edinburgh
  - 05 Aug 2010 at 14:01
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  Bloody great
  
  really enjoyed this film and will watch again soon, great twist and edge of your seat stuff.....i like very much
  
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  - bournemouth
  - 21 Oct 2004 at 16:32

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  George Washington University professor Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges) teaches a course in terrorism, but after his wife, an FBI agent, is killed under questionable circumstances, he becomes obsessed with the topic. An all-American family moves in across the street, but Faraday soon suspects that ...