The Salton Sea (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, The Salton Sea is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by D. J. Caruso, running about 103 minutes. “If you're looking for the truth, you've come to the wrong place.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn", becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons, and gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns.
Who’s in it. The Salton Sea stars Val Kilmer as Tom Van Allen | Danny Parker, Vincent D'Onofrio as Pooh-Bear, Adam Goldberg as Kujo and Luis Guzmán as Quincy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Salton Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $676.7K 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 The Salton Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Salton Sea tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Salton Sea (2002)?
- In US, The Salton Sea 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 The Salton Sea worth watching?
- The Salton Sea holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Salton Sea?
- The Salton Sea stars Val Kilmer, Vincent D'Onofrio, Adam Goldberg, Luis Guzmán and Doug Hutchison.
- When was The Salton Sea released?
- The Salton Sea was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.