The Hot Spot
1990, English. Directed by Dennis Hopper.
Sex is never safe. It’s dangerous.
Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 323 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Hot Spot
The Hot Spot isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Dennis HopperDirector
- Don JohnsonHarry Madox
- Virginia MadsenDolly Harshaw
- Jennifer ConnellyGloria Harper
- Charles Martin SmithLon Gulick
- William SadlerFrank Sutton
- Jerry HardinGeorge Harshaw
- Barry CorbinSheriff
- Leon RippyDeputy Tate
- Jack NanceJulian Ward
- Virgil FryeDeputy Buck
- John HawkerUncle Mort
- Margaret BowmanWoman at Gas Station
Details
- Released
- 12 October 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nona Tyson, Charles Williams
- Box office
- $1.3M
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The Hot Spot: quick answers
Is The Hot Spot worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 323 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hot Spot?
The Hot Spot runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does The Hot Spot have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hot Spot. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hot Spot parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hot Spot is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hot Spot on?
The Hot Spot isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hot Spot?
If you liked The Hot Spot, try True Romance, Risqué, D.O.A..
Who directed The Hot Spot?
The Hot Spot (1990) was directed by Dennis Hopper and stars Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen, Jennifer Connelly.