The Crossing Guard (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1995, The Crossing Guard is a thriller and drama film directed by Sean Penn, running about 111 minutes. “...some lives cross, others collide.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his daughter died in a hit and run, Freddy Gale has waited six years for John Booth, the man responsible, to be released from prison. On the day of release, Gale visits Booth and announces that he will kill him in one week. Booth uses his time to try and make peace with himself and his entourage, and even finds romance. Gale, whose life is spiraling down because of his obsession towards Booth, will bring himself on the very edge of sanity. At he end of the week, both men will find themselves on a collision course with each other.
Who’s in it. The Crossing Guard stars Jack Nicholson as Freddy Gale, David Morse as John Booth, Anjelica Huston as Mary and Robin Wright as Jojo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Crossing Guard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crossing Guard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crossing Guard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crossing Guard (1995)?
- In US, The Crossing Guard is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crossing Guard worth watching?
- The Crossing Guard holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crossing Guard?
- The Crossing Guard stars Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Anjelica Huston, Robin Wright and Piper Laurie.
- When was The Crossing Guard released?
- The Crossing Guard was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.