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Tequila Sunrise (1988): movie guide
Tequila Sunrise (1988) is a Thriller, Crime, Romance running about 115 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.1/10 from 624 votes. Notable cast includes Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raúl Juliá. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1988-12-02
- Runtime: 115 min
- TMDB: 6.1/10
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1988-12-02
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What is Tequila Sunrise about?
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.
Cast highlights
Tequila Sunrise features Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raúl Juliá, J.T. Walsh, Arliss Howard. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1988-12-02. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (624 votes). Genres: Thriller, Crime, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Tequila Sunrise?
- Tequila Sunrise is listed as Thriller, Crime, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Tequila Sunrise?
- Tequila Sunrise runs about 115 minutes.
- Who stars in Tequila Sunrise?
- Cast highlights include Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raúl Juliá, J.T. Walsh, Arliss Howard.
- Does Cinema Box stream Tequila Sunrise?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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