Straight Line (1989): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1989, Straight Line is an action and tv movie film directed by George Mihalka, running about 90 minutes. “What's the most DANGEROUS distance between two points” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mr. T comes out fighting in Straight Line, an intense, unrelenting action thriller about the sinister mind-control plot of a power-mad man, and the immovable object that won't stop 'til he drops! Mr. T is T.S. (Too Strong) Turner, a "private investigator" called on to seek and destroy the vicious street thugs who are causing chaos all over the city's East End. These Punks are running wild - they are afraid of nothing. The Gang, called "The Future" is a radical clan who want their future all white! When he hears this, Turner sees red, and now he's out for blood! His hell-bent mission: find out who's controlling these kids, and stop them before the terrorism gets out of control! T.S. is armed and ready for a furious fight to the finish.

Who’s in it. Straight Line stars Mr. T as "Too Strong" Turner, Sean Roberge as Joe Casper, Alexandra Amini as Amanda Taler and David Nerman as Danforth (Dick) Decker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.4/10, Straight Line has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straight Line page.

If you liked it. Fans of Straight Line tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.