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U Turn is a 1997 crime thriller directed by Oliver Stone and based on John Ridley’s novel *Stray Dogs*. Starring Sean Penn and featuring a cast including Billy Bob Thornton, the film premiered in August 1997 and was released by Sony Pictures Releasing. It had a budget of $19 million and grossed $6.6 million domestically, receiving mixed critical reception.

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What is U Turn?

U Turn is a 1997 crime thriller directed by Oliver Stone and based on John Ridley’s novel *Stray Dogs*. Starring Sean Penn and featuring a cast including Billy Bob Thornton, the film premiered in August 1997 and was released by Sony Pictures Releasing. It had a budget of $19 million and grossed $6.6 million domestically, receiving mixed critical reception.

How good is U Turn?
U Turn scores 6.20/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Crime Movie category.
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