Miami Vice (1984)
Undercover detectives navigate Miami's seedy, sun-drenched underworld, battling drug lords with brisk, gritty tension.
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.
How intense is Miami Vice?
Miami Vice has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-14.
What Miami Vice feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyatmospherictense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Miami Vice
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 7, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Miami Vice scary?
No. Miami Vice is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Miami Vice gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Miami Vice sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Miami Vice OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Miami Vice?
Episodes run about 48m.
Where can I stream Miami Vice?
Miami Vice is streaming on Tubi.
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