U Turn (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, U Turn is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Oliver Stone, running about 125 minutes. “Expect the Unexpected.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Bobby's car breaks down in the desert while on the run from some of the bookies who have already taken two of his fingers, he becomes trapped in the nearby small town where the people are stranger than anyone he's encountered. After becoming involved with a young married woman, her husband hires Bobby to kill her. Later, she hires Bobby to kill the husband.
Who’s in it. U Turn stars Sean Penn as Bobby Cooper, Nick Nolte as Jake McKenna, Jennifer Lopez as Grace McKenna and Joaquin Phoenix as Toby N. Tucker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, U Turn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.7M 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 U Turn page.
If you liked it. Fans of U Turn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch U Turn (1997)?
- In US, U Turn 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 U Turn worth watching?
- U Turn holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in U Turn?
- U Turn stars Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Phoenix and Claire Danes.
- When was U Turn released?
- U Turn was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.