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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
U Turn earned $6.7M against a $19.0M budget.
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Year context
U Turn was released 29 years ago in 1997.
CAST (20)
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
AL
Aida Linares
Jamilla
Sean Stone
Boy in Grocery Store
Ilia Volok
Sergi
Brent Briscoe
Boyd
Bo Hopkins
Ed
Julie Hagerty
Flo
AT
Annie Tien
Short Order Cook
Sheri Foster
Grace's Mother
Laurie Metcalf
Bus Station Clerk
Liv Tyler
Girl in Bus Station
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$19.0M
Budget
$6.7M
Revenue
-65%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
125 min (2h 5m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (786 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$19,000,000
Box Office
$6,682,098
Profit
$-12,317,902
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is U Turn about?
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.
How long is U Turn?
U Turn has a runtime of 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Who directed U Turn?
U Turn was directed by Oliver Stone.
Who stars in U Turn?
The cast of U Turn includes Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Phoenix, Claire Danes.
How much did U Turn make at the box office?
U Turn earned $6,682,098 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $19,000,000.
What is the rating of U Turn?
U Turn has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 786 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Crime
Drama
Thriller
Romance
KEYWORDS (12)
small town
robbery
gambling debt
arizona
wilderness
kiss
car garage
misanthrophy
money
police officer
desert
neo-noir