Miami Blues

1990·Movie
1h 37min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic726.8Rotten Tomatoes85%62%

Where to watch

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Miami Blues fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and sharp wit

  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Real badge. Real gun. Fake cop.

After Junior is released from prison, he plans on starting a new life in Miami. But when he kills a man in the airport, he flees the scene and finds Susie, a mild-mannered prostitute searching for stability. The two opposites become romantically involved, and Junior steals a badge and gun from a veteran detective. Using the officer's identity, Junior embarks on a crime spree and convinces Susie that he is the perfect man.
Neo-Noir CrimeDarkly HumorousCharacter-DrivenQuirkyGritty RomancePost-Punk AestheticExplosive LeadsPsychological ThrillerOffbeat Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Ron Bozman, George Armitage, Kyle McCarthy
Written by:
George Armitage, Charles Willeford
Produced by:
Jonathan Demme, Fred Ward, Gary Goetzman
Composed by:
Tom Fleischman, Dan Sable, Joseph S. DeBeasi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Miami Blues

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Miami Blues legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuCriterionTubi TV

Miami Blues is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Miami Blues worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Miami Blues rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Miami Blues?

1 h 37 min

Miami Blues runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Miami Blues?

Critics79
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Miami Blues higher (79) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Miami Blues a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 90% of its budget.

What language is Miami Blues in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Miami Blues?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Miami Blues in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Miami Blues use?

Action GirlDrop-In LandlordSuper-StrengthThe AlcoholicStealing from ThievesStupid EvilSpotting the ThreadCreate Your Own HeroChained HeatCool Old GuyDying CurseWe Hardly Knew Yeand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for Miami Blues, including Action Girl, Drop-In Landlord, Super-Strength.

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