Miami Vice (2006)
Undercover detectives navigate a gritty, relentless world of drug lords, murder, and personal tragedy in Miami.
A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs. Unorthodox Crockett gets involved romantically with the Chinese-Cuban wife of a trafficker of arms and drugs, while Tubbs deals with an assault on those he loves.
How intense is Miami Vice?
Miami Vice is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Miami Vice feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Miami Vice
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Is Miami Vice for you?
Is Miami Vice scary?
Only a little. Miami Vice has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Miami Vice gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Miami Vice sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Miami Vice OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Miami Vice?
Miami Vice runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream Miami Vice?
Miami Vice is streaming on Prime Video and Starz.
Does Miami Vice have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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