Due East (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2002, Due East is a drama film directed by Helen Shaver, running about 104 minutes. “Love will get you there.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mary Faith Rapple, a bright high school senior, has never been part of the "in crowd." She teaches a night class, cares for her widowed father and pretty much keeps to herself. When a fellow loner moves to Due East, she finds herself in a relationship for the first time, leading to a small town scandal that changes her life forever.
Who’s in it. Due East stars Robert Forster as Jesse Rapple, Kate Capshaw as Becky Purdue, Clara Bryant as Mary Faith Rapple and Cybill Shepherd as Nell Dugan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Due East has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Due East page.
If you liked it. Fans of Due East tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Due East (2002)?
- In US, Due East is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Due East worth watching?
- Due East holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Due East?
- Due East stars Robert Forster, Kate Capshaw, Clara Bryant, Cybill Shepherd and Erich Anderson.
- When was Due East released?
- Due East was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.