Almost Salinas (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2001, Almost Salinas is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Terry Green, running about 92 minutes. “Some lives must be lived in the shadow of a legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Life takes a strange turn when a group of outsiders come to the small town of Cholame, the famed site of James Dean's fatal car crash. Cholame's only business, a diner owned by Max (John Mahoney), is overrun by this glamorous group while the diner's short order cook (Ian Gomez) and waitress (Virginia Madsen) get caught up into this new, exciting world. Unknown to the rest, a magazine reporter (Linda Emond) arrives in town to uncover a dark secret that Max has kept hidden for over forty years
Who’s in it. Almost Salinas stars John Mahoney as Max Harris, Linda Emond as Nina Ellington, Lindsay Crouse as Allie and Virginia Madsen as Clare, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Almost Salinas sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Almost Salinas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Almost Salinas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Almost Salinas (2001)?
- In GB, Almost Salinas is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Almost Salinas worth watching?
- Almost Salinas holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Almost Salinas?
- Almost Salinas stars John Mahoney, Linda Emond, Lindsay Crouse, Virginia Madsen and Ian Gomez.
- When was Almost Salinas released?
- Almost Salinas was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.