The Burning Bed is a powerful drama based on a true story of a woman's fight for survival against her abusive husband. Francine Hughes (Farrah Fawcett) has been physically and emotionally abused by her husband Mickey (Paul Le Mat) for years, and her attempts to seek help from the authorities and her family have been met with indifference. After a particularly brutal attack, Francine sets her husband on fire while he sleeps, leading to his death. The film follows Francine's journey to trial, where she must confront the traumas of her past and fight for her freedom. With a strong performance from Fawcett, The Burning Bed is a poignant and thought-provoking portrayal of domestic violence and the desperate measures a person will take to escape their abuser.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Burning Bed include Stand by Me, Blue Velvet, The Accused, Bad Boys, The Outsiders, Scarface.

The Burning Bed was released in theaters on October 8, 1984.