

Don't Come Knocking
2005, English. Directed by Wim Wenders.
Howard Spence has seen better days. Once a big Western movie star, he now drowns his disgust for his selfish and failed life with alcohol, drugs and young women. If he were to die now, nobody would shed a tear over him, that's the sad truth. Until one day Howard learns that he might have a child somewhere out there...
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 25 August 2005
- Country
- France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Sam Shepard, Wim Wenders
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $4.7M
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Don't Come Knocking: quick answers
Is Don't Come Knocking worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Don't Come Knocking?
Don't Come Knocking runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Don't Come Knocking have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Don't Come Knocking. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Don't Come Knocking parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Don't Come Knocking is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Don't Come Knocking on?
Don't Come Knocking isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Come Knocking?
If you liked Don't Come Knocking, try Frontera, Man in the Shadow, Sergeant Rutledge.
Who directed Don't Come Knocking?
Don't Come Knocking (2005) was directed by Wim Wenders and stars Sam Shepard, Jessica Lange, Tim Roth.