Narrow Margin movie poster

Narrow Margin

1990 · 1h 37m · Released

R Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery

An L.A. District Attorney attempts to take an unwilling murder witness back to the United States to testify against a top-level mob boss. Frantically attempting to escape two deadly hitmen sent to silence her, they board a Vancouver-bound train only to discover that the killers are onboard with them. For the next 20 hours, as the train hurls through the beautiful but isolated Canadian wilderness, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues in which their ability to tell friend from foe is a matter of life and death.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.4 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Narrow Margin

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Trailers and promos

Narrow Margin 1990 TV trailer
Narrow Margin (trailer)

Top cast and crew

Peter Hyams Director
Gene Hackman Robert Caulfield
Anne Archer Carol Hunnicut
James B. Sikking Nelson
Harris Yulin Leo Watts
J.T. Walsh Michael Tarlow
M. Emmet Walsh Sergeant Dominick Benti
Susan Hogan Kathryn Weller
Nigel Bennett Jack Wootton
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Frequently asked questions about Narrow Margin

Where can I watch Narrow Margin in the United States?

Narrow Margin is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Narrow Margin?

Narrow Margin scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Narrow Margin?

Narrow Margin stars Gene Hackman, Anne Archer, James B. Sikking, Harris Yulin, and J.T. Walsh. Peter Hyams is the director.

How long is Narrow Margin?

Narrow Margin runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).

When did Narrow Margin come out?

Narrow Margin was released on September 21, 1990.

Which studio made Narrow Margin?

Narrow Margin was produced by Carolco Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for Narrow Margin?

Narrow Margin was made on a budget of $17,500,000.

How much did Narrow Margin make at the box office?

Narrow Margin grossed $10,900,000 worldwide, against a budget of $17,500,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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