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TMDB19881h 55mThriller / Crime / Romance

Tequila Sunrise

A business on the line. A friendship on the edge. A woman caught in the middle.

In a seaside California town, best friends Mac and Nick are on opposite sides of the law. Mac is a former drug dealer trying to clean up his act, while Nick is a high-profile detective trying to take down a Mexican drug lord named Carlos. Soon Nick's loyalties are put to the test when he begins an affair with restaurateur Jo Ann -- a love interest of Mac's -- unwittingly leading his friend into a police-orchestrated trap.

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Based on 614 votes

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Tequila Sunrise at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 55m

At 1h 55m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Romance

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and romance.

US availability

4 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 614 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Tequila Sunrise tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 55m.
  • It is free to watch on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and 1 more in the US.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 614 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Tequila Sunrise

Is Tequila Sunrise scary?
MyCinema has not rated Tequila Sunrise for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and romance film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Tequila Sunrise in the US?
Tequila Sunrise is free on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Tequila Sunrise?
Tequila Sunrise runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Is Tequila Sunrise suitable for kids?
Tequila Sunrise is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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