Road Ends (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1997, Road Ends is a thriller film directed by Rick King, running about 96 minutes. “There's nowhere left to run.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Real estate agent Maceda (Chris Sarandon) once testified against drug trafficker Orosco (Miguel Najera). Now Orosco is out of prison, and Maceda has a problem. He flees, hiding out at a near-vacant California Central Valley inn where innkeeper Kat (Mariel Hemingway) is happy to have him sign the register. His presence, however, arouses the suspicions of lone cop Gilchrist (Dennis Hopper). Meanwhile, Fed agent Gere (Peter Coyote) hopes to track Maceda before Orosco's thugs pick up the scent.
Who’s in it. Road Ends stars Dennis Hopper as Sheriff Ben Gilchrist, Peter Coyote as Gene Gere, Chris Sarandon as Esteban Maceda and Joanna Gleason as Armacost, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Road Ends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Road Ends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Road Ends tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Road Ends (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Road Ends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Road Ends worth watching?
- Road Ends holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Road Ends?
- Road Ends stars Dennis Hopper, Peter Coyote, Chris Sarandon, Joanna Gleason and Mariel Hemingway.
- When was Road Ends released?
- Road Ends was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.