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Coastlines

Play trailer Poster for Coastlines R,  2002,  1h 59m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 48% 25 Reviews Tomatometer 29% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
48% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 29% 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.
Coastlines

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Critics Consensus

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 Jul 28, 2006
2.5/4
It's flawed but no less fascinating for its mood of simmering tension on the fringes of the American dream. Go to Full Review
Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Jul 13, 2006
The third entry lacks the subtle power of the previous two efforts. Go to Full Review
Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune Jul 13, 2006
3/4
The talent is still there, the film better than most. It just needs less crime, more love. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Apr 25, 2008
C+
Disappointing low-key modern film noir. Go to Full Review
Eric Monder Film Journal International Mar 1, 2007
Seems to want to make a point but never does. Go to Full Review
Kam Williams NewsBlaze Feb 20, 2007
3/4
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. Go to Full Review
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Victor Nunez

Director

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. (left to right) Timothy Olyphant, Sarah Wynter and Josh Brolin in COASTLINES, a film by Victor Nunez. Josh Brolin in COASTLINES, a film by Victor Nunez. Josh Lucas in COASTLINES, a film by Victor Nunez. Sarah Wynter 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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