The Sunset Limited (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2011, The Sunset Limited is a drama and tv movie film directed by Tommy Lee Jones, running about 90 minutes. “Nothing is ever black or white.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Sunset Limited stars Tommy Lee Jones as White and Samuel L. Jackson as Black.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Sunset Limited has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sunset Limited page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sunset Limited tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sunset Limited (2011)?
- In US, The Sunset Limited is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sunset Limited worth watching?
- The Sunset Limited holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sunset Limited?
- The Sunset Limited stars Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson.
- When was The Sunset Limited released?
- The Sunset Limited was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.