Freeway is a 1996 crime drama movie. It stars Reese Witherspoon as Vanessa, Brooke Shields as Mimi and Brittany Murphy as Rhonda. This melodramatic thriller was released into theaters on August 23, 1996 and received very positive reviews from critics. "Freeway" was originally rated NC-17 for graphic language. It was trimmed to obtain an R before release.