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The Hot Spot

1990Movie2 h 10 minNC-17

CrimeRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic556.8Rotten Tomatoes69%50%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic556.8Rotten Tomatoes69%50%

Summary

Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Dennis Hopper
Written by
Charles Williams, Nona Tyson
Produced by
Paul Lewis
Music by
Jack Nitzsche

Everyone

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Facts

October 12, 1990 · 2 h 10 min · NC-17

Released
October 12, 1990
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
NC-17
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Romance, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$1 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Out with a Bang, Heat Wave, Blackmail +7

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hot Spot?"

Questions about The Hot Spot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hot Spot?

The RokuFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Hot Spot is free with ads on The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Hot Spot worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 55).

Is The Hot Spot good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Hot Spot?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.