Lone Star (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, Lone Star is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by John Sayles, running about 135 minutes. “John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Who’s in it. Lone Star stars Chris Cooper as Sam Deeds, Matthew McConaughey as Buddy Deeds, Elizabeth Peña as Pilar and Kris Kristofferson as Charlie Wade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Lone Star has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.3M 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 Lone Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lone Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lone Star (1996)?
- In US, Lone Star 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 Lone Star worth watching?
- Lone Star holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lone Star?
- Lone Star stars Chris Cooper, Matthew McConaughey, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson and Joe Morton.
- When was Lone Star released?
- Lone Star was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.