Collision Course (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 4.1

Collision Course poster

Released in 1989, Collision Course is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Lewis Teague, running about 100 minutes. “The only thing stopping these two cops from solving the crime of the century, is each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A Japanese investigator and a Detroit cop team up to track down a stolen prototype turbocharger.

Who’s in it. Collision Course stars Jay Leno as Detective Tony Costas, Pat Morita as Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo, Ernie Hudson as Shortcut and Chris Sarandon as Philip Madras, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Collision Course has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Collision Course page.

If you liked it. Fans of Collision Course 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 Collision Course (1989)?
In US, Collision Course is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Collision Course worth watching?
Collision Course holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Collision Course?
Collision Course stars Jay Leno, Pat Morita, Ernie Hudson, Chris Sarandon and Tom Noonan.
When was Collision Course released?
Collision Course was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.