U Turn
“Sex. Murder. Betrayal. Everything that makes life worth living.”
When a desperate man’s car breaks down in a bizarre desert town while evading vengeful bookies, he becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle. Caught between a married couple, he’s faced with deadly contracts to kill them both.
Where to watch U Turn in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open U Turn there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is U Turn streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About U Turn
U Turn is a 1997 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Oliver Stone. The cast is led by Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Lopez. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
U Turn was produced by Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Illusion Entertainment Group, and Phoenix Pictures and made in France and United States of America. It was released on October 3, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Writers
- John Ridley
- Release date
- October 3, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Budget
- $19 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Illusion Entertainment Group, Phoenix Pictures
U Turn cast & crew
U Turn was directed by Oliver Stone and written by John Ridley.
The cast features Sean Penn as Bobby Cooper, Nick Nolte as Jake McKenna, Jennifer Lopez as Grace McKenna, Joaquin Phoenix as Toby N. Tucker, Claire Danes as Jenny, and Powers Boothe as Sheriff Virgil Potter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Robert Richardson, and it was produced by Clayton Townsend and Dan Halsted.
Is U Turn worth watching?
U Turn holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 813 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, U Turn is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch U Turn
U Turn 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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of U Turn
Sean Penn
Bobby Cooper
Nick Nolte
Jake McKenna
Jennifer Lopez
Grace McKenna
Joaquin Phoenix
Toby N. Tucker
Claire Danes
Jenny
Powers Boothe
Sheriff Virgil Potter
Billy Bob Thornton
Darrell
Jon Voight
Blind Man
Abraham Benrubi
Biker #1
Richard Rutowski
Biker #2
Aida Linares
Jamilla
Sean Stone
Boy in Grocery Store
U Turn — FAQs
▸Where can I watch U Turn in United States?
U Turn 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 U Turn in?
U Turn is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is U Turn?
U Turn runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is U Turn rated?
U Turn is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 813 ratings.
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