What Comes Around (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 3.5

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Released in 1985, What Comes Around is an action, comedy, drama and music film directed by Jerry Reed, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Country singer Joe Hawkins must fight both drug addiction and his unscrupulous manager to get back on his feet.

Who’s in it. What Comes Around stars Jerry Reed as Joe Hawkins, Bo Hopkins as Tom Hawkins, Barry Corbin as Leon Redden and Arte Johnson as Malone, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, What Comes Around has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Comes Around page.

If you liked it. Fans of What Comes Around 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 What Comes Around (1985)?
In US, What Comes Around is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is What Comes Around worth watching?
What Comes Around holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in What Comes Around?
What Comes Around stars Jerry Reed, Bo Hopkins, Barry Corbin, Arte Johnson and Ken Jenkins.
When was What Comes Around released?
What Comes Around was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.