Down by Law

1h 46m · 1986 · Directed by Jim Jarmusch · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Down by Law (1986) runs 1h 46m, directed by Jim Jarmusch. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.

Genres: Crime, Drama, Comedy

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)