No Way Back (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 4.9

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Released in 1995, No Way Back is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Frank A. Cappello, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. When FBI Agent Zack Grant's partner is killed during a blown-up operation, he attempts to find the person responsible. Mafiaso Frank Serlano believes Zack is responsible for his only sons death in the same operation and kidnaps Zacks son to hold as bait. The action gets wild when airline stewardess Mary is taken hostage to add what seems an another insurmountable problem for Zack. There appears to be no way out.

Who’s in it. No Way Back stars Russell Crowe as Zack Grant, Helen Slater as Mary, Etsushi Toyokawa as Yuji Kobayashi and Michael Lerner as Frank, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, No Way Back has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Way Back page.

If you liked it. Fans of No Way 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 No Way Back (1995)?
In US, No Way Back is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is No Way Back worth watching?
No Way Back holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in No Way Back?
No Way Back stars Russell Crowe, Helen Slater, Etsushi Toyokawa, Michael Lerner and Kelly Hu.
When was No Way Back released?
No Way Back was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.