Looking to watch The Thin Blue Line? Errol Morris's 1988 Crime film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Philo, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel, Sundance Now, and Kanopy. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Thin Blue Line starting from $9.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. The film holds a 77% audience score.
Rent on Apple TV Store for $3.99
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Criterion Channel
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Sundance Now
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Kanopy
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Thin Blue Line is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV channel instead.
Yes, The Thin Blue Line is available to watch for free on Kanopy.
The most affordable option is to rent The Thin Blue Line on Apple TV Store for $3.99.
Yes, you can purchase The Thin Blue Line digitally starting at $9.99 on Apple TV Store.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Aug 28, 1988
DVD
Jul 26, 2005
