End of the Line (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1987, End of the Line is an action and drama film directed by Jay Russell, running about 103 minutes. “In the name of progress ... one magnificent step backward.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the closure of a railway is announced, employees commandeer a locomotive to get to corporate headquarters and confront the president.
Who’s in it. End of the Line stars Kevin Bacon as Everett, Bob Balaban as Warren Gerber, Barbara Barrie as Jean Haney and Michael Beach as Alvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, End of the Line has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and 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 End of the Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of End of the Line tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch End of the Line (1987)?
- In US, End of the Line is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and 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 End of the Line worth watching?
- End of the Line holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in End of the Line?
- End of the Line stars Kevin Bacon, Bob Balaban, Barbara Barrie, Michael Beach and Judy Benson.
- When was End of the Line released?
- End of the Line was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.