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Across the Tracks (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1991, Across the Tracks is a drama film directed by Sandy Tung, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. When Billy returns from reform school he has to attend a different high school at the other side of town. He tries to start with a clean slate but his old rival doesn't make it easy on him and his buddy Louie tries to make him go astray again. His brother Joe, quite the opposite of Billy, is a good runner and determined to win a track scholarship. He suggests Billy to join his school's track team, which pits the two brothers against each other.

Who’s in it. Across the Tracks stars Brad Pitt as Joe Maloney, Rick Schroder as Billy Maloney, Carrie Snodgress as Rosemary Maloney and David Anthony Marshall as Louie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Across the Tracks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Across the Tracks page.

If you liked it. Fans of Across the Tracks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Across the Tracks (1991)?
In US, Across the Tracks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Across the Tracks worth watching?
Across the Tracks holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Across the Tracks?
Across the Tracks stars Brad Pitt, Rick Schroder, Carrie Snodgress, David Anthony Marshall and Thomas Mikal Ford.
When was Across the Tracks released?
Across the Tracks was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.