The Hot Spot
“Sex is never safe. It’s dangerous.”
Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.
Where to watch The Hot Spot in United States
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About The Hot Spot
The Hot Spot is a 1990 English-language romance, crime and thriller film directed by Dennis Hopper. The cast is led by Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen, Jennifer Connelly. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
The Hot Spot was produced by Orion Pictures, Arnold Kopelson Productions, and Kopelson Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 12, 1990, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Dennis Hopper
- Writers
- Charles Williams, Nona Tyson
- Release date
- October 12, 1990
- OTT release
- January 6, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures, Arnold Kopelson Productions, Kopelson Entertainment
The Hot Spot cast & crew
The Hot Spot was directed by Dennis Hopper and written by Charles Williams and Nona Tyson.
The cast features Don Johnson as Harry Madox, Virginia Madsen as Dolly Harshaw, Jennifer Connelly as Gloria Harper, Charles Martin Smith as Lon Gulick, William Sadler as Frank Sutton, and Jerry Hardin as George Harshaw.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jack Nitzsche, cinematography is by Ueli Steiger, and it was produced by Paul Lewis and Bill Gavin.
Is The Hot Spot worth watching?
The Hot Spot holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 302 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, crime, and thriller, The Hot Spot is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Hot Spot
In United States, you can stream The Hot Spot on Tubi TV. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on January 6, 2015.
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Cast of The Hot Spot
Don Johnson
Harry Madox
Virginia Madsen
Dolly Harshaw
Jennifer Connelly
Gloria Harper
Charles Martin Smith
Lon Gulick
William Sadler
Frank Sutton
Jerry Hardin
George Harshaw
Barry Corbin
Sheriff
Leon Rippy
Deputy Tate
Jack Nance
Julian Ward
Virgil Frye
Deputy Buck
John Hawker
Uncle Mort
Margaret Bowman
Woman at Gas Station
The Hot Spot — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hot Spot in United States?
The Hot Spot is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Hot Spot on Tubi TV?
Yes — The Hot Spot is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is The Hot Spot in?
The Hot Spot is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hot Spot?
The Hot Spot runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is The Hot Spot rated?
The Hot Spot is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 302 ratings.
▸When did The Hot Spot release on OTT?
The Hot Spot became available digitally on January 6, 2015.
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