
U Turn
dir. Oliver Stone
62
7 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
U-Turn is a lurid, stylish lark that boasts striking moments but lacks the focus and weight of Oliver Stone best work.

Directed byOliver Stone
StarringSean Penn, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Phoenix, Claire Danes, Powers Boothe
Written byJohn Ridley
CinematographyRobert Richardson
EditingHank Corwin
MusicEnnio Morricone
U Turn
1997 · R · 2h 5m
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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.
Our Verdict
62
Critics Consensus
U-Turn is a lurid, stylish lark that boasts striking moments but lacks the focus and weight of Oliver Stone best work.
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