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Colors

1988·Movie·R·120 min·6.5(545)

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.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesKanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaMGM Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomMGM Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaMGM Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaMGM Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyMGM Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceCanal+, Molotov TV, MGM Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video
SpainMGM Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilOldflix, MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
South KoreaWatcha

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
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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

Sean Penn

Danny McGavin

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Bob Hodges

María Conchita Alonso

María Conchita Alonso

Louisa Gomez

Randy Brooks

Randy Brooks

Ron Delaney

Grand L. Bush

Grand L. Bush

Larry Sylvester

Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Rocket

Gerardo Mejía

Gerardo Mejía

Bird

Glenn Plummer

Glenn Plummer

High Top

Rudy Ramos

Rudy Ramos

Melindez

Sy Richardson

Sy Richardson

Bailey

Trinidad Silva

Trinidad Silva

Frog

Charles Walker

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.

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