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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. With an IMDb score of 7.9/10 and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 411 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. 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 AMC Plus Apple TV Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo, 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. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Long Goodbye and A Time to Kill, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Thin Blue Line isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo, Sundance Now.
- The Thin Blue Line is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo, Sundance Now in the US.
- No — The Thin Blue Line isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo, Sundance Now.
- Yes — The Thin Blue Line is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Tubi, and it's also included with AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo, Sundance Now.
- The Thin Blue Line runs 1h 43m (103 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 79/100.
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