The Sunset Limited

Film - 2011 - Drama

The story

A deeply religious black ex-con thwarts the suicide attempt of an asocial white college professor who tries to throw himself in front of an oncoming subway train, 'The Sunset Limited.' As the one attempts to connect on a rational, spiritual and emotional level, the other remains steadfast in his hard-earned despair. Locked in a philosophical debate, both passionately defend their personal credos and try to convert the other.

Directed by

Tommy Lee Jones

Starring

Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.3 out of 10

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Film · 2011 · Drama

The Sunset Limited

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The story

A deeply religious black ex-con thwarts the suicide attempt of an asocial white college professor who tries to throw himself in front of an oncoming subway train, 'The Sunset Limited.' As the one attempts to connect on a rational, spiritual and emotional level, the other remains steadfast in his hard-earned despair. Locked in a philosophical debate, both passionately defend their personal credos and try to convert the other.

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IMDb
7.3 / 10
34k votes
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68%
Tomatometer
3.74 / 5
17k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.2 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama
Runtime1h 31m
RatedM
Release2011-02-12
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