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Narc
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Narc

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User Score590 ratings
TMDB 6.816+20021h 45mEnglish
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Synopsis

Narcotics Sergeant Nick Tellis, on leave after a trauma, is called back to investigate the murder of fellow undercover operative Michael Calvess, joined by the victim's unpredictable and brutal ex-partner, Henry Oak. Working together in the back alleys of Detroit, Tellis and Oak delve into a dark investigation that leads them to uncover shocking secrets and question the corruption and morality within the department, encountering unorthodox methods and a brutal truth about Calvess's death.

Director
Joe CarnahanFrom TMDB credits
Studio
Splendid Film10 production companies
Release
January 14, 2002Released
Box Office
$13MBudget $7M

Top Cast

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Jason Patric
Jason Patric
Det. Sgt. Nick Tellis
Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta
Det. Lt. Henry Oak
Chi McBride
Chi McBride
Cpt. Mitchell Cheevers
Krista Bridges
Krista Bridges
Audrey Tellis
John Ortiz
John Ortiz
Octavio Ruiz
Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery
Richard Chevolleau
Richard Chevolleau
Latroy Steeds
Alan van Sprang
Alan van Sprang
Michael Calvess

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Reviews

From TMDB users
tmdb27219454
Aug 2, 2019

Probably the best movie of 2002 that nobody actually saw. A hard-hitting, realistic look at the undercover police world with a bitter taste of the cases that they work. Jason Patric and Ray Liotia play the parts of two Detroit police offers tasked with bringing the killers of a fellow undercover officer to justice. Dark, gritty and overwhelming, Narc doesn't sugarcoat law enforcement but somehow keeps the experience real without turning the opinion of the viewer against the officers, who often bend the rules as far as they can without going over the edge. Excellent drama, along with some very realistic dialog and some top-notch acting brings this title to the forefront of its niche. I guarantee you won't figure out "who done it" until the very end. Definitely not a date night movie, or something to watch while the kids are around, but something perfect for a rainy afternoon flick with the guys.

JPV852
Aug 17, 2025

Really solid and dark gritty crime drama featuring great performances from both Ray Liotta and Jason Patric. Probably a bit overlooked film from Joe Carnahan but I really found it engrossing. This was only my second viewing, last time was the DVD from circa 2003 and finally re-watched thanks to the Arrow Films 4K release. **4.25/5**

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