At Close Range (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1986, At Close Range is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by James Foley, running about 111 minutes. “Like father. Like son. Like hell.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brad Whitewood Jr. lives in rural Pennsylvania and has few prospects. Against his mother's wishes, he seeks out his estranged father, the head of a gang of thieves in a nearby town. Though his new girlfriend supports his criminal ambitions, Brad Jr. soon learns that his father is a dangerous man. Inspired by the real events that led to the end of the Johnston Gang, who operated in the northeastern United States in the 1970s.
Who’s in it. At Close Range stars Sean Penn as Bradford "Brad" Whitewood Jr., Christopher Walken as Bradford "Brad" Whitewood Sr., Mary Stuart Masterson as Terry and Chris Penn as Thomas "Tommy" Whitewood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, At Close Range has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch At Close Range page.
If you liked it. Fans of At Close Range tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch At Close Range (1986)?
- In US, At Close Range is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is At Close Range worth watching?
- At Close Range holds an audience score of 6.9 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 At Close Range?
- At Close Range stars Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, Mary Stuart Masterson, Chris Penn and Millie Perkins.
- When was At Close Range released?
- At Close Range was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.