Narrow Margin
“It will take you to the edge of suspense.”
An L.A. District Attorney attempts to take an unwilling murder witness back to the United States to testify against a top-level mob boss. Frantically attempting to escape two deadly hitmen sent to silence her, they board a Vancouver-bound train only to discover that the killers are onboard with them. For the next 20 hours, as the train hurls through the beautiful but isolated Canadian wilderness, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues in which their ability to tell friend from foe is a matter of life and death.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Narrow Margin
Narrow Margin is a 1990 English-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Peter Hyams. The cast is led by Gene Hackman, Anne Archer, James B. Sikking. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Narrow Margin was produced by Carolco Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 21, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Writers
- Peter Hyams
- Release date
- September 21, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Carolco Pictures
Narrow Margin cast & crew
Narrow Margin was directed by Peter Hyams and written by Peter Hyams.
The cast features Gene Hackman as Robert Caulfield, Anne Archer as Carol Hunnicut, James B. Sikking as Nelson, Harris Yulin as Leo Watts, J.T. Walsh as Michael Tarlow, and M. Emmet Walsh as Sergeant Dominick Benti.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruce Broughton, cinematography is by Peter Hyams, and it was produced by Jonathan A. Zimbert and Mario Kassar.
Is Narrow Margin worth watching?
Narrow Margin holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 232 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Narrow Margin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Narrow Margin
Narrow Margin isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Google Play Movies.
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Cast of Narrow Margin
Gene Hackman
Robert Caulfield
Anne Archer
Carol Hunnicut
James B. Sikking
Nelson
Harris Yulin
Leo Watts
J.T. Walsh
Michael Tarlow
M. Emmet Walsh
Sergeant Dominick Benti
Susan Hogan
Kathryn Weller
Nigel Bennett
Jack Wootton
J.A. Preston
Martin Larner
B.A. 'Smitty' Smith
Keller
Codie Lucas Wilbee
Nicholas
Barbara Russell
Nicholas' Mother
Narrow Margin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Narrow Margin in United States?
Narrow Margin is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Narrow Margin in?
Narrow Margin is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Narrow Margin?
Narrow Margin runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Narrow Margin rated?
Narrow Margin is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 232 ratings.
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