Miami Blues (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Miami Blues is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by George Armitage, running about 97 minutes. “Real badge. Real gun. Fake cop.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Junior is released from prison, he plans on starting a new life in Miami. But when he kills a man in the airport, he flees the scene and finds Susie, a mild-mannered prostitute searching for stability. The two opposites become romantically involved, and Junior steals a badge and gun from a veteran detective. Using the officer's identity, Junior embarks on a crime spree and convinces Susie that he is the perfect man.
Who’s in it. Miami Blues stars Alec Baldwin as Frederick J. Frenger Jr., Jennifer Jason Leigh as Susie Waggoner, Fred Ward as Sgt. Hoke Moseley and Cecilia Pérez-Cervera as Stewardess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Miami Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miami Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miami Blues tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miami Blues (1990)?
- In US, Miami Blues is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Miami Blues worth watching?
- Miami Blues holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miami Blues?
- Miami Blues stars Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Fred Ward, Cecilia Pérez-Cervera and Georgie Cranford.
- When was Miami Blues released?
- Miami Blues was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.