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The Thin Yellow Line

2015Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes91%78%

A wholesome, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Five men are hired to paint the yellow line the road between two villages in Mexico forgotten. Aboard an old pickup truck, initiated the work of more than two hundred kilometers of asphalt and yellow paint to be completed in less than a fortnight

Feels like

  • Road Movie
  • Mexican Cinema
  • Male Bonding
  • Working Class
  • Simple Story
  • Character-Driven
  • Contemplative
  • Bittersweet
  • Scenic

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Celso R. García
Written by
Celso R. García
Produced by
Guillermo del Toro, Bertha Navarro, Alejandro Springall
Music by
Dan Zlotnik

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Facts

March 6, 2015 · 1 h 35 min · Drama

Released
March 6, 2015
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico
Available in
8 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Thin Yellow Line?"

Questions about The Thin Yellow Line

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Where can I stream The Thin Yellow Line?

The Roku

In the United States, The Thin Yellow Line is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Thin Yellow Line worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is The Thin Yellow Line okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Thin Yellow Line plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Thin Yellow Line in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.