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CrissCross (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1992, CrissCross is a drama and crime film directed by Chris Menges, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in 1969, a twelve-year-old grows up in Key West with his mother, who is paying the bills by stripping at the local topless bar. The boy finds out about her activities and tries to convince her to stop, to no avail. A local restaurant owner hires him to collect fish from a boat out in the bay, and the boy discovers that the restaurant owner is using the fish to bring drugs in to shore. He steals one load and goes about selling it so his mother can afford to quit her job.

Who’s in it. CrissCross stars Goldie Hawn as Tracy Cross, Arliss Howard as Joe, James Gammon as Emmett and David Arnott as Chris Cross, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, CrissCross has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch CrissCross page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch CrissCross (1992)?
In US, CrissCross is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is CrissCross worth watching?
CrissCross holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in CrissCross?
CrissCross stars Goldie Hawn, Arliss Howard, James Gammon, David Arnott and Keith Carradine.
When was CrissCross released?
CrissCross was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.