The Thin Blue Line

About The Thin Blue Line

One night in November 1976, after his car breaks down on a road outside Dallas, Randall Dale Adams accepts a ride from teenager David Harris. Harris is driving a stolen vehicle and, later that night, when Dallas police officer Robert Wood pulls the car over to check its headlights, he is shot and killed. A jury believes Adams is the killer, but stylized reenactments and interviews with key figures, conflicting testimonies and evidence are presented to argue that Adams was framed by a corrupt justice system, ultimately leading to his exoneration.

Where to Watch

Stream on Sundance, SundanceNow Doc Club, SundanceNow Doc Club (Via Amazon Prime), The Criterion Channel, AMC+. Watch free on Kanopy. Rent on Amazon, Google Play, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $2.99). Buy on Amazon, Google Play, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $9.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Errol Morris

Starring Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose, Jackie Johnson, Marshall Touchton

Produced by American Playhouse