Movie
The Sunset Limited
Nothing is ever black or white.
A deeply religious black ex-con thwarts the suicide attempt of an asocial white college professor who tries to throw himself in front of an oncoming subway train, 'The Sunset Limited.' As the one attempts to connect on a rational, spiritual and emotional level, the other remains steadfast in his hard-earned despair. Locked in a philosophical debate, both passionately defend their personal credos and try to convert the other.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
A deeply religious black ex-con thwarts the suicide attempt of an asocial white college professor who tries to throw himself in front of an oncoming subway train, 'The Sunset Limited.' As the one attempts to connect on a rational, spiritual and emotional level, the other remains steadfast in his hard-earned despair. Locked in a philosophical debate, both passionately defend their personal credos and try to convert the other.
More about The Sunset Limited
Cast
Tommy Lee JonesWhite
Samuel L. JacksonBlackCredits
- Directed by
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Written by
- Cormac McCarthy
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
HBO FilmsUnited States- The Javelina Film Company
