The Sunset Limited
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Nothing is ever black or white.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Director
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Tommy Lee JonesWhite
Samuel L. JacksonBlack🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sunset Limited about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Sunset Limited?
- The Sunset Limited was directed by Tommy Lee Jones.
- When was The Sunset Limited released?
- The Sunset Limited was released on February 12, 2011.
- How long is The Sunset Limited?
- The Sunset Limited has a runtime of 1h 30m.
- Where can I track The Sunset Limited?
- You can track The Sunset Limited on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












