How long is The Sunset Limited?

The Sunset Limited is 1 h 31 min long (91 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:31 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Sunset Limited rated?

The Sunset Limited is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Sunset Limited?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Sunset Limited (2011) runs 1 h 31 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.2 from 539 TMDB members. A deeply religious black ex-con thwarts the suicide attempt of an asocial white college professor who tries to throw himself in front of an oncoming subway train, 'The Sunset Limited.' As the one attempts to connect on a rational, spiritual and emotional level, the other remains steadfast in his hard-earned despair. Locked in a philosophical debate, both passionately defend their personal credos and try to convert…

Runtime: 1 h 31 min — ends 9:31 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: February 12, 2011
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 539 votes
Director: Tommy Lee Jones
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama 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 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is The Sunset Limited?: The Sunset Limited is 1 h 31 min long (91 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:31 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Sunset Limited rated?: The Sunset Limited is rated R in the US.
Is The Sunset Limited a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama 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 Sunset Limited?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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