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U Turn (1997): movie guide
U Turn (1997) is a Thriller, Crime running about 125 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 868 votes. Notable cast includes Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Phoenix. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1997-10-03
- Runtime: 125 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Thriller, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1997-10-03

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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.
Cast highlights
U Turn features Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Phoenix, Claire Danes, Powers Boothe. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1997-10-03. Runtime: 125 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (868 votes). Genres: Thriller, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover U Turn on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is U Turn?
- U Turn is listed as Thriller, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is U Turn?
- U Turn runs about 125 minutes.
- Who stars in U Turn?
- Cast highlights include Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Phoenix, Claire Danes, Powers Boothe.
- Does Cinema Box stream U Turn?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track U Turn?
- Open the U Turn page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








