Crossroads (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Crossroads is a 1986 mystery drama directed by Walter Hill, starring Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca and Jami Gertz. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $5.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crossroads About?
The premise of Crossroads without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A passionate blues fan sets out on a journey to find a legendary song attributed to Robert Johnson. Partnering with an experienced blues musician, the young enthusiast seeks to understand the music's secrets and master the elusive melody. Their quest leads them through a world of musical history, personal challenges, and unexpected romance, exploring the deep connections between blues, mystery, and the pursuit of artistic mastery.
Crossroads Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- deal with the devil
- blues music
- guitar duel
- musical duel
- harmonica
- on the road
- man wears eyeglasses
- guitar
- song
- mississippi
- legend
- journey
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- one word title
- wristwatch
- stolen car
- pawnshop
- electric guitar
- soul
- old man
- cartoon on tv
- prostitution
- police corruption
Crossroads Cast
Ralph Macchio leads the cast, with Joe Seneca and Jami Gertz. Directed by Walter Hill; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Walter Hill
Also Starring in Crossroads
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More films directed by Walter Hill, best-rated first: The Long Riders, 48 Hrs., Hard Times and Streets of Fire.
Crossroads Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Crossroads 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 73% User score
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Crossroads Plot Summary
What happens in Crossroads from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
17-year-old Eugene Ralph Macchio Martone studies classical guitar at the Juilliard School in New York City, but his heart beats to a louder, dustier rhythm—the blues. While digging into the lore of Robert Johnson, he becomes absorbed in the legends surrounding the crossroads moment and the whispered tale of a “missing song” that supposedly vanished from the world. The pull of that mystery nudges him toward a search that will take him far from the concert halls and into a dusty, real‑world blues pilgrimage.
Full summary
The whole story of Crossroads, scene by scene
Crossroads Box Office
Crossroads grossed $5.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.8M
- US & Canada
- $5.8M
Crossroads Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Excerpt
- Clip Meeting the Legend
How Well Do You Know Crossroads?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What instrument does Eugene Martone study at the Juilliard School?
Cars in Crossroads
27 cars on screen, including the 1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.
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1979 MCI MC-9 Important role -
1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role
Crossroads Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Crossroads, le chemin de la gloire” and “Перекресток”.
- Also known as
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- Crossroads, le chemin de la gloire
- Перекресток
- Amigas para siempre
- Με Αντάλλαγμα την Ψυχή μου
- Το Χαμένο Τραγούδι
- Перекрёстки
- Перекрёсток
- Crossroads - Pakt mit dem Teufel
- Mississippi Adventure
- A Encruzilhada
- Cruce de caminos
- 十字路口
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- Útkereszteződések
- קרוסרודס
- La răscruce de drumuri
- Kesişen Yollar
- Перехрестя
- Crossroads:ครอสโรด สู้เพื่อเป็นหนึ่ง
- Křižovatky
- 십자로
- Na rozdrożu
- À la croisée des chemins
- クロスロード
- Raskrižje, გზაჯვარედინები
- Crossroads - Bluesjätkät
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Crossroads FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Crossroads, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crossroads?
Crossroads runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Crossroads released?
Crossroads was released on March 14, 1986.
Who directed Crossroads?
Crossroads was directed by Walter Hill.
More films by Walter Hill Who is in the cast of Crossroads?
Crossroads stars Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca and Jami Gertz, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Crossroads make at the box office?
Crossroads grossed $5.8 million worldwide.
How is Crossroads rated?
Crossroads has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Crossroads have a post-credit scene?
No. Crossroads has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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