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Where to watch The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) tonight

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 245 TMDB members. To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours…

Runtime
1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Action
Released
July 11, 1990
TMDB rating
6.1 / 10 from 245 votes
Director
Renny Harlin
Starring
Andrew Dice Clay, Wayne Newton, Priscilla Presley, Morris Day
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.

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How long is The Adventures of Ford Fairlane?
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Adventures of Ford Fairlane rated?
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane is rated R in the US.
Is The Adventures of Ford Fairlane a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Adventures of Ford Fairlane?
As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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