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Where to Watch The Thin Blue Line(1988)
“Erases the border between art and activism.”
Looking for where to watch The Thin Blue Line? You can currently find The Thin Blue Line online through Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
An unorthodox investigation into the wrongful conviction of Randall Dale Adams for the 1976 murder of Dallas police officer Robert Wood. Using stylized reenactments and interviews with key figures, conflicting testimonies and evidence are presented to argue that Adams was framed by a corrupt justice system, ultimately leading to his exoneration.
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The Thin Blue Line (1988), directed by Errol Morris, is a crime film and is available to stream on 13 services in the US. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. Released in 1988, it's a 1980s crime that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Randall Adams, David Harris, and Gus Rose. At 103 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Thin Blue Line online, the best option is Philo for subscribers, and it's also included with AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, and Sundance Now, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies.
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- No — The Thin Blue Line isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Sundance Now.
- The Thin Blue Line is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Sundance Now in the US.
- No — The Thin Blue Line isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Sundance Now.
- Yes — The Thin Blue Line is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, and it's also included with Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Sundance Now.
- The Thin Blue Line runs 1h 43m (103 minutes total).
- Critic ratings for The Thin Blue Line aren't available yet.
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