Going All the Way (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1997, Going All the Way is a drama film directed by Mark Pellington, running about 110 minutes. “In love and life there's only one way to go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Korean War--era veterans and ex-classmates "Gunner" Casselman and "Sonny" Burns reunite upon their return home. Gunner, who spent the war years abroad, is trying to convince his mother that his gal Marty is good enough for him, while Sonny, who was stationed stateside, is torn between loyal Buddy and tempting Gale Ann. As they commiserate, the men realize that they're outgrowing the lives they lived before the war.
Who’s in it. Going All the Way stars Jeremy Davies as Williard 'Sonny' Burns, Ben Affleck as Tom 'Gunner' Casselman, Amy Locane as Buddy Porter and Rose McGowan as Gale Ann Thayer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Going All the Way has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $86.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon 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 Going All the Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going All the Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going All the Way (1997)?
- In US, Going All the Way is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Going All the Way worth watching?
- Going All the Way holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going All the Way?
- Going All the Way stars Jeremy Davies, Ben Affleck, Amy Locane, Rose McGowan and Rachel Weisz.
- When was Going All the Way released?
- Going All the Way was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.