Crossroads (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1986, Crossroads is a drama, mystery, romance and music film directed by Walter Hill, running about 99 minutes. “Where second best never gets a second chance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wanna-be blues guitar virtuoso seeks a long-lost song by legendary musician, Robert Johnson.
Who’s in it. Crossroads stars Ralph Macchio as Eugene Martone, Joe Seneca as Willie Brown, Jami Gertz as Frances and Joe Morton as Scratch's Assistant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Crossroads has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crossroads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crossroads tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crossroads (1986)?
- In US, Crossroads is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crossroads worth watching?
- Crossroads holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crossroads?
- Crossroads stars Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca, Jami Gertz, Joe Morton and Robert Judd.
- When was Crossroads released?
- Crossroads was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.