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Where to watch The Hot Spot (1990) tonight

The Hot Spot (1990) runs 2 h 10 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 323 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h 10 min — ends 10:10 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Romance, Crime, Thriller
Released
October 12, 1990
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 323 votes
Director
Dennis Hopper
Starring
Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen, Jennifer Connelly, Charles Martin Smith
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Romance and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Hot Spot?
The Hot Spot is 2 h 10 min long (130 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:10 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Hot Spot rated?
The Hot Spot is rated R in the US.
Is The Hot Spot a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Hot Spot?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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