Straight to Hell (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1987, Straight to Hell is an action, comedy, crime and western film directed by Alex Cox, running about 86 minutes. “A story of blood, money, guns, coffee, and sexual tension.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gang of bank robbers with a suitcase full of money go to the desert to hide out. After burying the loot, they find their way to a surreal town full of cowboys who drink an awful lot of coffee.
Who’s in it. Straight to Hell stars Dick Rude as Willy, Sy Richardson as Norwood, Courtney Love as Velma and Joe Strummer as Simms, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Straight to Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion 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 Straight to Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight to Hell 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 Straight to Hell (1987)?
- In US, Straight to Hell is available to stream on Criterion 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 Straight to Hell worth watching?
- Straight to Hell holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Straight to Hell?
- Straight to Hell stars Dick Rude, Sy Richardson, Courtney Love, Joe Strummer and Gloria Miralles Ruiz.
- When was Straight to Hell released?
- Straight to Hell was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.