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Colors

Seen it?

1988 | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 8 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Menace II Society or Boyz n the Hood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, where the gang culture is enforced by the colors the members wear.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $47 million worldwide on a $6 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 158K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dennis Hopper

  • Sean PennDanny McGavin
  • Robert DuvallBob Hodges
  • María Conchita AlonsoLouisa Gomez
  • Randy BrooksRon Delaney
  • Grand L. BushLarry Sylvester
  • Don CheadleRocket
  • Gerardo MejíaBird
  • Glenn PlummerHigh Top
  • Rudy RamosMelindez
  • Sy RichardsonBailey