Miami Blues (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Miami Blues is a 1990 drama thriller directed by George Armitage, starring Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Charles Napier. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $9.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- George Armitage
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Miami Blues About?
The premise of Miami Blues without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fresh out of prison, Junior seeks a new life in Miami, but his attempt at redemption takes a dark turn when he accidentally kills a man. He then encounters Susie, a prostitute struggling with her own demons, and they forge an unlikely connection. To escape the consequences of his actions and find a sense of control, Junior assumes the identity of a seasoned detective, leading them both on a dangerous and unpredictable journey filled with crime and deception, while testing the limits of their fragile relationship.
Miami Blues Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- neo noir
- prostitute
- girl stripped down to panties
- female frontal nudity
- sex scene
- impersonating a police officer
- psychopath
- panties
- nipples
- female nudity
- breasts
- call girl
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- hare krishna
- white panties
- camel toe
- crotch shot
- leg spreading
- hairy chest
- male wears underwear
- place in title
- florida noir
- dark comedy
- miami florida
- cult film
- lie
- burglary
- cotton candy
- identity theft
- heist gone wrong
- mercilessness
- stealing from criminal
- false identity
- deception
- fight in men's room
- beer
- lost luggage
- blind witness
- tragic romance
- fugitive
- career criminal
- supermarket
- silver dollar
- recipe
- shootout
- coin collection
- con man
- southern accent
- overweight
- eternal life
- tragedy
Miami Blues Cast
Alec Baldwin leads the cast, with Jennifer Jason Leigh and Charles Napier. Directed by George Armitage; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Armitage
Also Starring in Miami Blues
· 6 moreMore from George Armitage
More films directed by George Armitage, best-rated first: Grosse Pointe Blank, The Big Bounce, Vigilante Force and Hit Man.
Miami Blues Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Miami Blues 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 60% User score
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Miami Blues Plot Summary
What happens in Miami Blues from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Frederick J. Frenger Jr., better known as “Junior,” is a violent sociopath and self-proclaimed thief who avidly boasts about “stealing from other thieves.” Having recently finished his time in a California prison, Junior embarks on a new chapter of his life in Miami. However, trouble finds him almost immediately when he steals luggage at the airport, accidentally resulting in the death of a Hare Krishna by breaking his index finger.
Upon checking into a hotel, Junior becomes romantically involved with Susie Waggoner, a clueless part-time prostitute who is also a community college student. Their relationship blossoms as Susie remains blissfully unaware of Junior’s dark past and illegal activities, holding onto dreams of a fairytale life together.
Full summary
The whole story of Miami Blues, scene by scene
Miami Blues Box Office
Miami Blues grossed $9.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.9M
- US & Canada
- $9.9M
Miami Blues Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Miami Blues.
How Well Do You Know Miami Blues?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What alias does Frederick J. Frenger Jr. use in 'Miami Blues'?
Cars in Miami Blues
34 cars on screen, including the 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and the 1966 Pontiac LeMans.
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1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role -
1966 Pontiac LeMans Important role -
1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Minor role -
1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role
Miami Blues Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Le flic de Miami” and “Майами Блюз”.
- Also known as
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- Le flic de Miami
- Майами Блюз
- Маями блус
- O Anjo Assassino
- Маямі Блюз
- 迈阿密特别行动
- 마이애미 블루스
- Balada de Miami
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Miami Blues FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Miami Blues, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Miami Blues?
Miami Blues runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Miami Blues released?
Miami Blues was released on April 20, 1990.
Who directed Miami Blues?
Miami Blues was directed by George Armitage.
More films by George Armitage Who is in the cast of Miami Blues?
Miami Blues stars Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Charles Napier, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Miami Blues make at the box office?
Miami Blues grossed $9.9 million worldwide.
How is Miami Blues rated?
Miami Blues has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Miami Blues have a post-credit scene?
No. Miami Blues has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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