The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) is an action-thriller about Samantha Caine (Geena Davis), a suburban schoolteacher with amnesia, who has been living a quiet life with her daughter. For eight years, Samantha has no memory of her past until a car accident triggers flashes of a violent, forgotten life. When a private investigator, Mitch Henessey (Samuel L. Jackson), digs into her background, they uncover shocking truths about her identity.
Samantha discovers she was once Charly Baltimore, a highly trained government assassin. As her memories resurface, she becomes a target for old enemies who thought she was dead. Charly and Mitch are thrust into a deadly conspiracy involving a secret government operation, and they must evade relentless assassins while unraveling a plot involving terrorism.
The film is packed with intense action sequences, including explosive chases, daring escapes, and brutal confrontations. As Samantha fully embraces her skills as Charly, she transforms from a suburban mom into a lethal operative, fighting to protect her daughter and stop a catastrophic terrorist attack. Along the way, her partnership with Mitch evolves, blending humor and camaraderie amidst the chaos.
The Long Kiss Goodnight explores themes of identity, resilience, and redemption, showcasing Geena Davis in a powerhouse performance and delivering a gripping mix of thrills, humor, and heart.