Movie

U Turn

“Sex. Murder. Betrayal. Everything that makes life worth living.”

★ 6.6(811)19972h 5m

U Turn is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch U Turn

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Oliver Stone
Release date: 1997-10-03
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: English
Box office: $6,682,098
Budget: $19,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels

U Turn — trailer

About U Turn

U Turn is a 1997 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Oliver Stone, starring Sean Penn, Nick Nolte and Jennifer Lopez. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 811 viewers. Below you can see where to watch U Turn in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

small townrobberygambling debtarizonawildernesskisscar garagemisanthrophymoneypolice officerdesertneo-noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch U Turn in Canada?+

In Canada, U Turn is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is U Turn on Netflix?+

U Turn is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is U Turn?+

U Turn has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in U Turn?+

U Turn stars Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Phoenix and Claire Danes.

When did U Turn come out?+

U Turn is a 1997 movie directed by Oliver Stone.

What genre is U Turn?+

U Turn is Crime, Drama, Thriller and Romance film.

Who directed U Turn?+

U Turn was directed by Oliver Stone.