Don't Look Back (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1996, Don't Look Back is an action, thriller and tv movie film directed by Geoff Murphy, running about 90 minutes. “When you're worth more dead than alive, run hard, run fast, but...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Los Angeles heroin addict Jesse endangers the lives of his childhood friends after he discovers a briefcase full of money from a drug deal gone bad, and returns home with it to Texas. Hoping to turn his life around with his newfound wealth, Jessie endures detox with the support of his friends. However, the gang leader behind the drug deal, along with his cronies, trace Jesse's footsteps to Texas to exact revenge and take back their money.
Who’s in it. Don't Look Back stars Eric Stoltz as Jesse, John Corbett as Morgan, Josh Hamilton as Steve and Billy Bob Thornton as Marshall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Don't Look Back has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Crave Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Look Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Look Back 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 Don't Look Back (1996)?
- In CA, Don't Look Back is available to stream on Crave Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Look Back worth watching?
- Don't Look Back holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Look Back?
- Don't Look Back stars Eric Stoltz, John Corbett, Josh Hamilton, Billy Bob Thornton and Annabeth Gish.
- When was Don't Look Back released?
- Don't Look Back was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.