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TMDB20021h 43mCrime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller

The Salton Sea

If you're looking for the truth, you've come to the wrong place.

After the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn", becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons, and gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns.

TMDB audience score

Based on 385 votes

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The Salton Sea at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 43m

At 1h 43m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription · 4 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Howdy Amazon Channel. 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

6.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 385 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Salton Sea tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 43m.
  • It is included with Howdy Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 385 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Salton Sea

Is The Salton Sea scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Salton Sea for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Salton Sea in the US?
The Salton Sea streams on Howdy Amazon Channel, 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 The Salton Sea?
The Salton Sea runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Is The Salton Sea suitable for kids?
The Salton Sea 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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