The Crossing Guard
“...some lives cross, others collide.”
Unable to move on from the loss of his daughter, Freddy, now a shell of the person he was before, swears to kill the man responsible for her death.
Where to watch The Crossing Guard in United States
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Where is The Crossing Guard streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, JustWatch TV |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Crossing Guard
The Crossing Guard is a 1995 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Sean Penn. The cast is led by Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Anjelica Huston. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Crossing Guard was produced by Miramax and made in United States of America. It was released on January 26, 1995, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Sean Penn
- Writers
- Sean Penn
- Release date
- January 26, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Miramax
The Crossing Guard cast & crew
The Crossing Guard was directed by Sean Penn and written by Sean Penn.
The cast features Jack Nicholson as Freddy Gale, David Morse as John Booth, Anjelica Huston as Mary, Robin Wright as Jojo, Piper Laurie as Helen Booth, and Richard Bradford as Stuart Booth.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jack Nitzsche, cinematography is by Vilmos Zsigmond, and it was produced by Sean Penn and Harvey Weinstein.
Is The Crossing Guard worth watching?
The Crossing Guard holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 286 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, The Crossing Guard is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Crossing Guard
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Cast of The Crossing Guard
Jack Nicholson
Freddy Gale
David Morse
John Booth
Anjelica Huston
Mary
Robin Wright
Jojo
Piper Laurie
Helen Booth
Richard Bradford
Stuart Booth
Priscilla Barnes
Verna
David Baerwald
Peter
Robbie Robertson
Roger
John Savage
Bobby
Kari Wührer
Mia
Jennifer Leigh Warren
Jennifer
The Crossing Guard — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Crossing Guard in United States?
The Crossing Guard is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Crossing Guard on Hoopla?
Yes — The Crossing Guard is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Crossing Guard in?
The Crossing Guard is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Crossing Guard?
The Crossing Guard runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is The Crossing Guard rated?
The Crossing Guard is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 286 ratings.
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