Wrong Way (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1972, Wrong Way is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ray Williams, running about 78 minutes. “LURED...! ABUSED...! ABANDONED...!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two girls are driving home when their car breaks down in the country. They are kidnapped by a gang of drug-crazed hippies, and repeatedly raped. They escape, but soon run into a death cult who plan to gang-rape the girls, then kill them. Meanwhile, the father of one of the girls gets the police to begin an investigation into their disappearance.
Who’s in it. Wrong Way stars Becky Sharpe as Kathy Hendricks, Lynn Harris as Nancy Neubauer, John Barnum as Jack and Ron Darby as Mark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Wrong Way has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wrong Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wrong Way tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wrong Way (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wrong Way change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wrong Way worth watching?
- Wrong Way holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wrong Way?
- Wrong Way stars Becky Sharpe, Lynn Harris, John Barnum, Ron Darby and Al Ward.
- When was Wrong Way released?
- Wrong Way was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.