The Thin Pink Line (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1998, The Thin Pink Line is a comedy film directed by Michael Irpino, running about 106 minutes. “The Making of the Making of a Documentary” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A film crew in search of a new documentary project determines to find a wrongfully imprisoned death-row inmate. Enter Chauncey Ledbetter, a quirky and potentially gay prisoner convicted of murdering his high school show choir teacher. As filming of the documentary progresses, evidence increases that Chauncey might be guilty after all.
Who’s in it. The Thin Pink Line stars Rob Helms as Kevin Langstrom, Joe Dietl as Royce Cannon, Bruce Daniels as Randall Overbee and Diane Delano as Sgt. Dot Jenkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Thin Pink Line sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thin Pink Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thin Pink Line tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thin Pink Line (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thin Pink Line change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thin Pink Line worth watching?
- The Thin Pink Line holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thin Pink Line?
- The Thin Pink Line stars Rob Helms, Joe Dietl, Bruce Daniels, Diane Delano and Jennifer Aniston.
- When was The Thin Pink Line released?
- The Thin Pink Line was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.