Miami Vice (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6

Miami Vice poster

Released in 2006, Miami Vice is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Michael Mann, running about 132 minutes. “No Law. No Rules. No Order.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs. Unorthodox Crockett gets involved romantically with the Chinese-Cuban wife of a trafficker of arms and drugs, while Tubbs deals with an assault on those he loves.

Who’s in it. Miami Vice stars Colin Farrell as Det. James 'Sonny' Crockett, Jamie Foxx as Det. Ricardo 'Rico' Tubbs, Naomie Harris as Det. Trudy Joplin and Ciarán Hinds as FBI Agent John Fujima, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Miami Vice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $163.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Miami Vice page.

If you liked it. Fans of Miami Vice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Miami Vice (2006)?
In US, Miami Vice is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Miami Vice worth watching?
Miami Vice holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Miami Vice?
Miami Vice stars Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Naomie Harris, Ciarán Hinds and Gong Li.
When was Miami Vice released?
Miami Vice was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.