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Coastlines

Play trailer Poster for Coastlines R Released Jan 25, 2002 1h 59m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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48% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 28% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Sonny (Timothy Olyphant) had to be strong to endure prison. By the time he arrives home to a small coastal town, he has developed a deep-rooted look of determination. But for what is unclear. A beef with the local underworld kingpin for whom he took a fall? Or is it to lay claim to his love for Ann (Sarah Wynter), now married to his best friend, the local sheriff (Josh Brolin). Sonny's return begins as a quiet rain that soon kicks up a storm that rocks the very foundation of the town.

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Coastlines features solid lead performances, but is hindered by an unconvincing love triangle and scattered direction. Not up to the standard of Victor Nunez's previous directorial efforts.

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Jeff Shannon Seattle Times It's flawed but no less fascinating for its mood of simmering tension on the fringes of the American dream. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 28, 2006 Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter The third entry lacks the subtle power of the previous two efforts. Jul 13, 2006 Full Review Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune The talent is still there, the film better than most. It just needs less crime, more love. Rated: 3/4 Jul 13, 2006 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Disappointing low-key modern film noir. Rated: C+ Apr 25, 2008 Full Review Eric Monder Film Journal International Seems to want to make a point but never does. Mar 1, 2007 Full Review Kam Williams NewsBlaze Again, Nunez proves himself a master of understatement, presenting another poignant, slice-of-life drama peopled with vulnerable, fully fleshed-out characters caught-up in a complex situation. Rated: 3/4 Feb 20, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member boring, scattered in all directions; dialogue makes no sense half the time .... seems like it's written by a ten year old. Very unconvincing love triangle, carried forward by stupid and immature characters. even the bit players are superficial and unreal. What a waste of time for me; what a waste of talent and money for all the participants of this disaster. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member boring. plot does not move along at all Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member another guy gets out of prison pix Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member What movie starring Josh Brolin, Timothy Olyphant, and Josh Lucas could be bad?? I'll tell you: this one. Slow. Boring. Pointless...I had a very hard time staying awake. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member eh. i guess thats all I can really say. It was just a huge circle where the end really made no sense. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A well-acted, understated study of the fine line that is covered between loyalty and betrayal. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Victor Nunez

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Timothy Olyphant

Sonny Mann

Josh Brolin

Dave Lockhart

Sarah Wynter

Ann Lockhart

Scott Wilson

Pa Mann

Angela Bettis

Effie Bender

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Coastlines

Sarah Wynter and Josh Brolin in COASTLINES, a film by Victor Nunez. Timothy Olyphant in COASTLINES, a film by Victor Nunez. (left to right) Josh Brolin and writer/director Victor Nunez on the set of COASTLINES. Timothy Olyphant and Angela Bettis in COASTLINES, a film by Victor Nunez. Scott Wilson in COASTLINES, a film by Victor Nunez. William Forsythe in COASTLINES, a film by Victor Nunez. View more photos

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Synopsis Sonny (Timothy Olyphant) had to be strong to endure prison. By the time he arrives home to a small coastal town, he has developed a deep-rooted look of determination. But for what is unclear. A beef with the local underworld kingpin for whom he took a fall? Or is it to lay claim to his love for Ann (Sarah Wynter), now married to his best friend, the local sheriff (Josh Brolin). Sonny's return begins as a quiet rain that soon kicks up a storm that rocks the very foundation of the town.
Director
Victor Nunez
Producer
Jody Patton, Victor Nunez
Production Co
IFC Productions, Clear Blue Sky Productions
Rating
R (Brief Language|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 25, 2002, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
May 31, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 27, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.5K
Runtime
1h 59m
Sound Mix
Surround
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