The Thin Blue Line
1988, English. Directed by Errol Morris.
Erases the border between art and activism.
One night in November 1976, after his car breaks down on a road outside Dallas, Randall Dale Adams accepts a ride from teenager David Harris. Harris is driving a stolen vehicle and, later that night, when Dallas police officer Robert Wood pulls the car over to check its headlights, he is shot and killed. A jury believes Adams is the killer, but stylized reenactments and interviews with key figures, conflicting testimonies and evidence are presented to argue that Adams was framed by a corrupt justice system, ultimately leading to his exoneration.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Thin Blue Line
The Thin Blue Line is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Errol MorrisDirector
- Randall AdamsSelf
- David HarrisSelf
- Gus RoseSelf - Homicide Detective in Dallas
- Jackie JohnsonSelf - Homicide Detective in Dallas
- Marshall TouchtonSelf - Homicide Detective in Dallas
- Dale HoltSelf - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas
- Sam KittrellSelf - Police Detective in Vidor
- Hootie NelsonSelf - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
- Dennis JohnsonSelf - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
- Floyd JacksonSelf - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
- Edith JamesSelf - Defense Attorney
- Dennis WhiteSelf - Defense Attorney
Details
- Released
- 28 August 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Errol Morris
- Box office
- $1.2M
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The Thin Blue Line: quick answers
Is The Thin Blue Line worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 431 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Thin Blue Line?
The Thin Blue Line runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Thin Blue Line have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Thin Blue Line. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Thin Blue Line parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Thin Blue Line is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Thin Blue Line on?
The Thin Blue Line is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thin Blue Line?
If you liked The Thin Blue Line, try O.J.: Made in America, Deliver Us from Evil, Stolen: Heist of the Century.
Who directed The Thin Blue Line?
The Thin Blue Line (1988) was directed by Errol Morris and stars Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose.