The Comeback Trail (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2020, The Comeback Trail is an action, comedy and crime film directed by George Gallo, running about 105 minutes. “Hollywood has never pulled a stunt like this!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.
Who’s in it. The Comeback Trail stars Robert De Niro as Max Barber, Morgan Freeman as Reggie Fontaine, Tommy Lee Jones as Duke Montana and Emile Hirsch as James Moore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Comeback Trail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Comeback Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comeback Trail 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 The Comeback Trail (2020)?
- In US, The Comeback Trail is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Comeback Trail worth watching?
- The Comeback Trail holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Comeback Trail?
- The Comeback Trail stars Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, Emile Hirsch and Zach Braff.
- When was The Comeback Trail released?
- The Comeback Trail was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.