The Hottest State (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2006, The Hottest State is a drama, romance and music film directed by Ethan Hawke, running about 117 minutes. “What happens when your first love is love itself?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young actor from Texas tries to make it in New York while struggling in his relationship with a beautiful singer/songwriter.
Who’s in it. The Hottest State stars Mark Webber as William Harding, Catalina Sandino Moreno as Sarah, Sônia Braga as Mrs. Garcia and Ethan Hawke as Vince, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Hottest State has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $137.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 Hottest State page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hottest State tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hottest State (2006)?
- In US, The Hottest State is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Hottest State worth watching?
- The Hottest State holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hottest State?
- The Hottest State stars Mark Webber, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Sônia Braga, Ethan Hawke and Laura Linney.
- When was The Hottest State released?
- The Hottest State was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.