Pure Danger (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1996, Pure Danger is a notable film directed by C. Thomas Howell, running about 99 minutes. “Between Life and Death, There Is ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A paroled short order cook and a waitress go on the run with a bag of diamonds that accidentally falls into their possession, prompting two warring gangs to come after them.
Who’s in it. Pure Danger stars C. Thomas Howell as Johnie Dean, Teri Ann Linn as Becky, Michael Russo as DePalma and Marcus Chong as Freethrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Pure Danger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pure Danger page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pure Danger (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pure Danger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pure Danger worth watching?
- Pure Danger holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pure Danger?
- Pure Danger stars C. Thomas Howell, Teri Ann Linn, Michael Russo, Marcus Chong and Rick Shapiro.
- When was Pure Danger released?
- Pure Danger was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.