Where to watch The Crossing Guard (1995) tonight

The Crossing Guard (1995) runs 1 h 51 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.0 from 295 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime

1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

R (US)

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Released

January 26, 1995

TMDB rating

6.0 / 10 from 295 votes

Director

Sean Penn

Starring

Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Anjelica Huston, Robin Wright

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Hoopla (free).

Questions people ask

How long is The Crossing Guard?

The Crossing Guard is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Crossing Guard rated?

The Crossing Guard is rated R in the US.

Is The Crossing Guard a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where can I stream The Crossing Guard?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Dramas under 2 hours
• Movies from the 90s
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

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