The Sunset Limited
“Nothing is ever black or white.”
A deeply religious black ex-con thwarts the suicide attempt of an asocial white college professor who tries to throw himself in front of an oncoming subway train, 'The Sunset Limited.' As the one attempts to connect on a rational, spiritual and emotional level, the other remains steadfast in his hard-earned despair. Locked in a philosophical debate, both passionately defend their personal credos and try to convert the other.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Fetch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About The Sunset Limited
The Sunset Limited is a 2011 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Tommy Lee Jones. The cast is led by Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
The Sunset Limited was produced by HBO Films and The Javelina Film Company and made in United States of America. It was released on February 12, 2011, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Writers
- Cormac McCarthy
- Release date
- February 12, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- HBO Films, The Javelina Film Company
The Sunset Limited cast & crew
The Sunset Limited was directed by Tommy Lee Jones and written by Cormac McCarthy.
The cast features Tommy Lee Jones as White and Samuel L. Jackson as Black.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by Paul Elliott, and it was produced by Tommy Lee Jones and Barbara A. Hall.
Is The Sunset Limited worth watching?
The Sunset Limited holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 514 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, The Sunset Limited is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sunset Limited
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Cast of The Sunset Limited
Tommy Lee Jones
White
Samuel L. Jackson
Black
The Sunset Limited — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sunset Limited in United States?
The Sunset Limited is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Sunset Limited on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Sunset Limited is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Sunset Limited in?
The Sunset Limited is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sunset Limited?
The Sunset Limited runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Sunset Limited rated?
The Sunset Limited is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 514 ratings.
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