U Turn is 2 h 5 min long (125 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:05 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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U Turn (1997) runs 2 h 5 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 864 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 5 min — ends 10:05 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Thriller, Crime
Released: October 3, 1997
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 from 864 votes
Director: Oliver Stone
Starring: Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Phoenix
Language: English

Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Thriller and Crime keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is U Turn?: U Turn is 2 h 5 min long (125 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:05 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is U Turn rated?: U Turn is rated R in the US.
Is U Turn a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Thriller and Crime keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream U Turn?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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