Mrs. Soffel
1984, English. Directed by Gillian Armstrong.
A true story.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Mrs. Soffel is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gillian ArmstrongDirector
- Diane KeatonKate Soffel
- Mel GibsonEd Biddle
- Matthew ModineJack Biddle
- Edward HerrmannWarden Peter Soffel
- Trini AlvaradoIrene Soffel
- Jennifer DundasMargaret Soffel
- Danny CorkillEddie Soffel
- Harley CrossClarence Soffel
- Terry O'QuinnDetective Buck McGovern
- Pippa PearthreeMaggie
- William YoumansGuard George Koslow
- Maury ChaykinGuard Charlie Reynolds
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ron Nyswaner
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $4.4M
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What Mrs. Soffel is based on
Mrs. Soffel is based on a true story.
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Mrs. Soffel: quick answers
Is Mrs. Soffel worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mrs. Soffel?
Mrs. Soffel runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Mrs. Soffel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mrs. Soffel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mrs. Soffel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mrs. Soffel is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mrs. Soffel on?
Mrs. Soffel is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mrs. Soffel?
If you liked Mrs. Soffel, try My Fault: London, Cool Hand Luke, Brubaker.
Who directed Mrs. Soffel?
Mrs. Soffel (1984) was directed by Gillian Armstrong and stars Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine.
What is Mrs. Soffel based on?
Mrs. Soffel is based on a true story.