Point of No Return (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1993, Point of No Return is an action, thriller and crime film directed by John Badham, running about 108 minutes. “The Government gave her a choice. Death. Or life as an assassin. Now, there's no turning back” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the execution chamber. However, top-secret US government agent 'Bob' arranges a staged death, so Maggie can be elaborately trained as a phantom killer and subdued into obedience.
Who’s in it. Point of No Return stars Bridget Fonda as Maggie Hayward, Gabriel Byrne as Bob, Dermot Mulroney as J. P. and Miguel Ferrer as Kaufman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Point of No Return has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Point of No Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of Point of No Return 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 Point of No Return (1993)?
- In US, Point of No Return is available to 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 Point of No Return worth watching?
- Point of No Return holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Point of No Return?
- Point of No Return stars Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne, Dermot Mulroney, Miguel Ferrer and Anne Bancroft.
- When was Point of No Return released?
- Point of No Return was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.