Lone Star
“John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime.”
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Where to watch Lone Star in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Lone Star there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Lone Star streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About Lone Star
Lone Star is a 1996 English-language drama, mystery and western film directed by John Sayles. The cast is led by Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Lone Star was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Rio Dulce and made in United States of America. It was released on June 21, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Sayles
- Writers
- John Sayles
- Release date
- June 21, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Rio Dulce
Lone Star cast & crew
Lone Star was directed by John Sayles and written by John Sayles.
The cast features Chris Cooper as Sam Deeds, Elizabeth Peña as Pilar Cruz, Kris Kristofferson as Charlie Wade, Clifton James as Hollis Pogue, Miriam Colon as Mercedes Cruz, and Ron Canada as Otis Payne.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mason Daring, cinematography is by Stuart Dryburgh, and it was produced by R. Paul Miller and Maggie Renzi.
Is Lone Star worth watching?
Lone Star holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 416 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and western, Lone Star is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lone Star
Lone Star isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Lone Star
Chris Cooper
Sam Deeds
Elizabeth Peña
Pilar Cruz
Kris Kristofferson
Charlie Wade
Clifton James
Hollis Pogue
Miriam Colon
Mercedes Cruz
Ron Canada
Otis Payne
Joe Morton
Delmore "Del" Payne
Matthew McConaughey
Buddy Deeds
Jeff Monahan
Young Hollis
Gabriel Casseus
Young Otis
Frances McDormand
Bunny
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Priscilla Worth
Lone Star — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lone Star in United States?
Lone Star is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Lone Star in?
Lone Star is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lone Star?
Lone Star runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
▸What is Lone Star rated?
Lone Star is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 416 ratings.
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