One False Move (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1992, One False Move is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Carl Franklin, running about 105 minutes. “All it takes to bring him down is one bullet... one woman or... One False Move.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following a series of drug deals and murders, three criminals -- Fantasia, Ray Malcolm and Pluto -- travel from Los Angeles to Houston, finally arriving in a small Arkansas town to go into hiding. Two detectives from the LAPD, who are already on the case, contact the town's sheriff, Dale Dixon, to alert him of the fugitives' presence in the area. Underestimating Dixon, the criminals have no idea what they are about to face.
Who’s in it. One False Move stars Bill Paxton as Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon, Billy Bob Thornton as Ray Malcolm, Cynda Williams as Fantasia and Michael Beach as Pluto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, One False Move has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 One False Move page.
If you liked it. Fans of One False Move tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One False Move (1992)?
- In US, One False Move is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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 One False Move worth watching?
- One False Move holds an audience score of 6.6 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 One False Move?
- One False Move stars Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Cynda Williams, Michael Beach and Jim Metzler.
- When was One False Move released?
- One False Move was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.