

Motel
1989, English. Directed by Christian Blackwood.
Documentary looking at the culture of three motels and their owners who remain untouched by homogenization and corporatism, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Florence, Arizona; and the semi-ghost town of Death Valley Junction, California. Everyone has an unusual story to tell.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 23 January 1989
- Country
- Germany
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Motel: quick answers
Is Motel worth watching?
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How long is Motel?
Motel runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Motel have a post-credits scene?
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Motel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Motel on?
Motel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 January 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Motel?
If you liked Motel, try 13th, A Toxic Love Story, Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story.
Who directed Motel?
Motel (1989) was directed by Christian Blackwood and stars Nancy Harrison Forbes, Tom Willett, Marta Becket.