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Q & A

1990·Movie·R·132 min·5.9(195)

When the questions are dangerous, the answers can be deadly.

A young district attorney seeking to prove a case against a corrupt police detective encounters a former lover and her new protector, a crime boss who refuses to help him.

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Where to watch Q & A in United States

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United StatesPlex, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Fandango At Home
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About Q & A

Q & A is a 1990 English-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Nick Nolte, Timothy Hutton, Armand Assante. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex, Tubi TV.

Q & A was produced by Regency Enterprises and Odyssey Distributors and made in United States of America. It was released on April 27, 1990, and carries a R certification.

Director
Sidney Lumet
Writers
Sidney Lumet
Release date
April 27, 1990
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Regency Enterprises, Odyssey Distributors
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Q & A cast & crew

Q & A was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Sidney Lumet.

The cast features Nick Nolte as Mike Brennan, Timothy Hutton as Al Reilly, Armand Assante as Bobby Texador, Patrick O'Neal as Kevin Quinn, Lee Richardson as Leo Bloomenfeld, and Luis Guzmán as Luis Valentin.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rubén Blades, cinematography is by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and it was produced by Burtt Harris and Arnon Milchan.

Is Q & A worth watching?

Q & A holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 195 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Q & A is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Q & A

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Cast of Q & A

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Mike Brennan

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

Al Reilly

Armand Assante

Armand Assante

Bobby Texador

Patrick O'Neal

Patrick O'Neal

Kevin Quinn

Lee Richardson

Lee Richardson

Leo Bloomenfeld

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Luis Valentin

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Sam Chapman

Jenny Lumet

Jenny Lumet

Nancy Bosch

Paul Calderon

Paul Calderon

Roger Montalvo

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International Chrysis

Jose Malpica

Dominic Chianese

Dominic Chianese

Larry Pesch

Leonardo Cimino

Leonardo Cimino

Nick Petrone

Q & A — FAQs

Where can I watch Q & A in United States?

Q & A is streaming on Plex, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Q & A on Plex?

Yes — Q & A is currently available on Plex in United States.

What language is Q & A in?

Q & A is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Q & A?

Q & A runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

What is Q & A rated?

Q & A is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 195 ratings.

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