Tequila Sunrise
1988, English. Directed by Robert Towne.
A business on the line. A friendship on the edge. A woman caught in the middle.
In a seaside California town, best friends Mac and Nick are on opposite sides of the law. Mac is a former drug dealer trying to clean up his act, while Nick is a high-profile detective trying to take down a Mexican drug lord named Carlos. Soon Nick's loyalties are put to the test when he begins an affair with restaurateur Jo Ann -- a love interest of Mac's -- unwittingly leading his friend into a police-orchestrated trap.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 623 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Robert TowneDirector
- Mel GibsonDale "Mac" McKussic
- Michelle PfeifferJo Ann Vallenari
- Kurt RussellLieutenant Nick Frescia
- Raúl JuliáCommandante Xavier Escalante
- J.T. WalshDEA Agent Hal McGuire
- Arliss HowardGregg Lindroff
- Arye GrossAndy Leonard
- Gabriel DamonCody McKussic
- Daniel ZacapaArturo, bartender at Vallenari's (credited as Garret Pearson)
- Tom NolanLeland
- Eric ThieleVittorio
- Dawn MartelSin Sister #1
Details
- Released
- 2 December 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Towne
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $106M
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Tequila Sunrise: quick answers
Is Tequila Sunrise worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 623 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tequila Sunrise?
Tequila Sunrise runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Tequila Sunrise have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tequila Sunrise. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tequila Sunrise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tequila Sunrise is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tequila Sunrise on?
Tequila Sunrise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tequila Sunrise?
If you liked Tequila Sunrise, try 5lbs of Pressure, Bad Boys for Life, Year of the Dragon.
Who directed Tequila Sunrise?
Tequila Sunrise (1988) was directed by Robert Towne and stars Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell.