No Way Out
1987, English. Directed by Roger Donaldson.
Is it a crime of passion, or an act of treason?
Navy Lt. Tom Farrell meets a young woman, Susan Atwell, and they share a passionate fling. Farrell then finds out that his superior, Defense Secretary David Brice, is also romantically involved with Atwell. When the young woman turns up dead, Farrell is put in charge of the murder investigation. He begins to uncover shocking clues about the case, but when details of his encounter with Susan surface, he becomes a suspect as well.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 873 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch No Way Out
No Way Out is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roger DonaldsonDirector
- Kevin CostnerLt. Cmdr. Tom Farrell
- Gene HackmanDefense Secretary David Brice
- Sean YoungSusan Atwell
- Will PattonScott Pritchard
- Howard DuffSenator William 'Billy' Duvall
- George DzundzaSam Hesselman
- Jason BernardMajor Donovan
- ImanNina Beka
- Fred ThompsonCIA Director Marshall
- Leon RussomKevin O'Brien
- Dennis BurkleyBoat Renter
- Marshall BellAssassin
Details
- Released
- 14 August 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Garland
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $36M
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What No Way Out is based on
No Way Out is based on The Big Clock (1946) by Kenneth Fearing, published by Harcourt.
1946
The Big Clock
By Kenneth Fearing
Published by Harcourt
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No Way Out: quick answers
Is No Way Out worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 873 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is No Way Out?
No Way Out runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does No Way Out have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for No Way Out. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
No Way Out parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No Way Out is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is No Way Out on?
No Way Out is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like No Way Out?
If you liked No Way Out, try Murder at 1600, The Parallax View, Shooter.
Who directed No Way Out?
No Way Out (1987) was directed by Roger Donaldson and stars Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young.
What is No Way Out based on?
No Way Out is based on The Big Clock (1946) by Kenneth Fearing, published by Harcourt.