Sunset (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, Sunset is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 107 minutes. “They broke every rule, loved every woman, took every risk and solved the most shocking murder in the history of Beverly Hills. And it's all true. Give or take a lie or two.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Mix and Wyatt Earp team up to solve a murder at the Academy Awards in 1929 Hollywood.
Who’s in it. Sunset stars Bruce Willis as Tom Mix, James Garner as Wyatt Earp, Malcolm McDowell as Alfie Alperin and Mariel Hemingway as Cheryl King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Sunset has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sunset page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunset tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunset (1988)?
- In US, Sunset is available to 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 Sunset worth watching?
- Sunset holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunset?
- Sunset stars Bruce Willis, James Garner, Malcolm McDowell, Mariel Hemingway and Kathleen Quinlan.
- When was Sunset released?
- Sunset was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.