The Thin Blue Line (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1988, The Thin Blue Line is a crime, mystery and documentary film directed by Errol Morris, running about 103 minutes. “A softcore movie, Dr. Death, a chocolate milkshake, a nosey blonde and "The Carol Burnett Show." Solving this mystery is going to be murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Errol Morris's unique documentary dramatically re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas.
Who’s in it. The Thin Blue Line stars Randall Adams as Self, David Harris as Self, Gus Rose as Self (Homicide Detective in Dallas) and Jackie Johnson as Self (Homicide Detective in Dallas).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Thin Blue Line has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thin Blue Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thin Blue Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thin Blue Line (1988)?
- In US, The Thin Blue Line is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thin Blue Line worth watching?
- The Thin Blue Line holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thin Blue Line?
- The Thin Blue Line stars Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose and Jackie Johnson.
- When was The Thin Blue Line released?
- The Thin Blue Line was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.