The Crossing Guard
“...some lives cross, others collide.”
Synopsis
Unable to move on from the loss of his daughter, Freddy, now a shell of the person he was before, swears to kill the man responsible for her death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Crossing Guard (1995) Official Trailer 1 - Jack Nicholson Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jack Nicholson
Freddy Gale
David Morse
John Booth
Anjelica Huston
Mary
Robin Wright
Jojo
Piper Laurie
Helen Booth
Richard Bradford
Stuart Booth
Priscilla Barnes
Verna
David Baerwald
Peter
Robbie Robertson
Roger
John Savage
Bobby
Kari Wührer
Mia
Jennifer Leigh Warren
Jennifer
Kellita Smith
Tanya
Richard C. Sarafian
Sunny Ventura
Bobby Cooper
Coop
Jeff Morris
Silas
Buddy Anderson
Buddy
Edward L. Katz
Eddie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Penn
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- The Crossing Guard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Penn
Sean Penn
Jack Nitzsche
Vilmos Zsigmond
Jay Cassidy
Sean Penn, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Richard N. Gladstein, David Hamburger
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Penn
Director
Sean Penn
Writer
Sean Penn
Producer
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Jay Cassidy
Editor
David Hamburger
Producer
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Michael D. Haller
Production Design
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Crossing Guard.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Crossing Guard.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Movies
Movies
"Ars gratia artis" - Art, for art's sake.
Sometimes they really are trying to make a film, not a movie. Kudos to movie-makers willing to take the hit to bring us great stories, box office be damned!
list0
Jack Nicholson Portfolio - Movies
Curated master portfolio of movies starring Jack Nicholson Portfolio - Movies. Updated frequently. Last updated September 26, 2026.
Similar Titles to The Crossing Guard
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4Anime
6.2
5.3
5.3
6.9
6.9
4.6
3.7
6.3
6.6
7.4
6.8
5.5
7.5
5.4
5.8
5.1
10.0
5.5
More Like The Crossing Guard
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Crossing Guard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crossing Guard about?
Unable to move on from the loss of his daughter, Freddy, now a shell of the person he was before, swears to kill the man responsible for her death.
Who directed The Crossing Guard?
The Crossing Guard was directed by Sean Penn.
Who stars in The Crossing Guard?
The principal cast of The Crossing Guard includes Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Anjelica Huston, Robin Wright, Piper Laurie.
When was The Crossing Guard released and how long is it?
The Crossing Guard was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crossing Guard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crossing Guard was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crossing Guard?
The Crossing Guard holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).