

Colors
“70,000 gang members. One million guns. Two cops.”
A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, where the gang culture is enforced by the colors the members wear.
Where to watch Colors in United States
Click a service to open Colors there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Colors streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix, MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Colors
Colors is a 1988 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by Dennis Hopper. The cast is led by Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, María Conchita Alonso. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome.
Colors was produced by Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 15, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $47 million worldwide.
- Director
- Dennis Hopper
- Writers
- Michael Schiffer
- Release date
- April 15, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $47 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures
Colors cast & crew
Colors was directed by Dennis Hopper and written by Michael Schiffer.
The cast features Sean Penn as Danny McGavin, Robert Duvall as Bob Hodges, María Conchita Alonso as Louisa Gomez, Randy Brooks as Ron Delaney, Grand L. Bush as Larry Sylvester, and Don Cheadle as Rocket.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Herbie Hancock, cinematography is by Haskell Wexler, and it was produced by Robert H. Solo.
Is Colors worth watching?
Colors holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 545 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, Colors is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Colors
In United States, you can stream Colors on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and VIX , or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Colors

Sean Penn
Danny McGavin

Robert Duvall
Bob Hodges

María Conchita Alonso
Louisa Gomez

Randy Brooks
Ron Delaney

Grand L. Bush
Larry Sylvester

Don Cheadle
Rocket

Gerardo Mejía
Bird

Glenn Plummer
High Top

Rudy Ramos
Melindez

Sy Richardson
Bailey

Trinidad Silva
Frog

Charles Walker
Reed
Colors — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Colors in United States?
Colors is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Colors on Kanopy?
Yes — Colors is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Colors in?
Colors is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Colors?
Colors runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Colors rated?
Colors is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 545 ratings.











