Us (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1991, Us is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Landon, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. When the police finds a necklace with some criminal, a detective remembers that it was missing evidence in a murderer case many years ago. So it turns out that Jeff Hayes, sentenced to life-long prison, was innocent. After 18 years in jail he's finally released - but has problems finding back into normal life. There's his father who believed him guilty and his ex-wife Ellen, who told their son Kerry and her new husband Paul Kramer his father had died.

Who’s in it. Us stars Michael Landon as Jeff Hayes, Barney Martin as Jack Hayes, Casey Peterson as Cary Hayes and Meg Wittner as Ellen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Us has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Us page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Us (1991)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Us change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Us worth watching?
Us holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Us?
Us stars Michael Landon, Barney Martin, Casey Peterson, Meg Wittner and David Spielberg.
When was Us released?
Us was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.