The Sunset Limited (2011)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Sunset Limited
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max | Amazon Video, YouTube | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max | Fetch TV | YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | HBO Max | — | — |
| New Zealand | HBO Max | — | — |
| India | JioHotstar | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | OSN+ | — | — |
| Germany | HBO Max | — | Amazon Video |
| France | HBO Max | — | — |
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What is The Sunset Limited about?
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. The Sunset Limited is a Drama, TV Movie movie, released on 2011-02-12, runtime 91 minutes.
Is The Sunset Limited worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Sunset Limited 7.2 out of 10 from 539 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Sunset Limited?
In the United States, The Sunset Limited streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Tommy Lee Jones
Cast
- Tommy Lee Jones as White
- Samuel L. Jackson as Black
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