Miami Blues 1990
“Real badge. Real gun. Fake cop.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- George Armitage
- Networks
- Orion Pictures, Tristes Tropiques
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is Miami Blues?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Miami Blues" (1990). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 20, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Orion Pictures, Tristes Tropiques
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,888,167
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 231 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Orion Pictures, Tristes Tropiques
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Miami Blues" (1990).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, or plot points.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Miami Blues
Year: 1990
Release Date: 04/20/1990 (US)
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Comedy (Source 1); American neo-noir black comedy crime drama (Source 4).
Runtime: 1h 37m (Source 1).
Rating: R (Source 1).
Director: George Armitage (Source 4).
Writer: George Armitage (Source 4).
Based on: 1984 novel of the same name by Charles Willeford (Source 4).
Cast: Fred Ward, Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh (Source 4).
Plot:
Junior is released from prison and plans to start a new life in Miami.
He kills a man in the airport and flees.
He finds Susie, a mild-mannered prostitute searching for stability.
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Should you watch it?
“An ex-con heads to Miami, steals a detective's identity, and launches a violent crime spree.”
- Follows a recently released prisoner attempting to start a new life in Miami who quickly spirals into crime.
- Features a unique dynamic between an ex-con and a mild-mannered prostitute searching for stability.
- Showcases a thrilling cat-and-mouse element involving a stolen badge, a stolen gun, and a veteran detective.
- The plot involves immediate violence following the protagonist's release from prison.
Watch it if you enjoy crime thrillers featuring an unpredictable criminal posing as a police officer.
The film combines crime, thriller, and comedy elements with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
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Where can I stream Miami Blues?
Streaming availability is listed under the Now Streaming section of the film's database pages.
Is Miami Blues worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy crime and thriller movies featuring a chaotic protagonist impersonating a law enforcement officer.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
Are there episodic seasons to watch?
No, Miami Blues is a feature film rather than an episodic television series.
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