Mrs. Soffel
A true story.
1984 • 112 min • Drama · Romance
Synopsis
Kate Soffel is married to a prison warden in Pittsburgh, and is the mother of their four children. Ed Biddle is a convicted murderer awaiting execution on death row with his brother Jack. When Kate meets Eddie through her Bible readings to the prisoners, she is drawn to him, and they pursue a clandestine relationship. She agrees to help the brothers escape, and begins a treacherous journey with them to freedom in Canada.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 60 Audience · 58 · 100%
A warden's wife, Kate Soffel, is drawn to a charismatic death row inmate, Ed Biddle, while reading him scripture. She helps him and his brother escape, embarking on a dangerous journey with them. This period drama explores forbidden love, sacrifice, and the consequences of impulsive decisions.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Infidelity and family abandonment
- Dangerous situations during escape
- Tragic outcome for the lovers
What it models well
- Compassion and empathy
- The power of conviction
Talk about it after
- The true story behind the film
- Societal expectations for women
- Consequences of forbidden romance
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Top billed cast
Director: Gillian Armstrong • Crew: Ron Nyswaner
Trailers & clips
Mrs. Soffel Official Trailer #1 - Matthew Modine Movie (1984) HD
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.0/10 (58)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Box office
- $4,385,312
- IMDb
- tt0087751
