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Dark Blue

2002·Movie·R·118 min·6.3(375)

Sworn to protect. Sworn to serve. Sworn to secrecy.

Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.

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Where to watch Dark Blue in United States

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Where is Dark Blue streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, The Roku ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyStudiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
SpainTivify
BrazilLooke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Mercado PlayApple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South Koreawavvewavve

About Dark Blue

Dark Blue is a 2002 English-language crime, thriller and drama film directed by Ron Shelton. The cast is led by Kurt Russell, Scott Speedman, Michael Michele. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.

Dark Blue was produced by Intermedia Films, IM Filmproduktion, and Cosmic Picture and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on December 14, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.

Director
Ron Shelton
Writers
David Ayer, James Ellroy
Release date
December 14, 2002
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Germany, United Kingdom
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$12 million
Production
Intermedia Films, IM Filmproduktion, Cosmic Picture
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Dark Blue cast & crew

Dark Blue was directed by Ron Shelton and written by David Ayer and James Ellroy.

The cast features Kurt Russell as Eldon Perry, Scott Speedman as Bobby Keough, Michael Michele as Beth Williamson, Brendan Gleeson as Jack van Meter, Ving Rhames as Arthur Holland, and Kurupt as Darryl Orchard.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Terence Blanchard, cinematography is by Barry Peterson, and it was produced by Caldecot Chubb and Sean Daniel.

Is Dark Blue worth watching?

Dark Blue holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 375 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, thriller, and drama, Dark Blue is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Dark Blue

In United States, you can stream Dark Blue on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Dark Blue

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Eldon Perry

Scott Speedman

Scott Speedman

Bobby Keough

Michael Michele

Michael Michele

Beth Williamson

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Jack van Meter

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Arthur Holland

Kurupt

Kurupt

Darryl Orchard

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

Gary Sidwell

Jonathan Banks

Jonathan Banks

James Barcomb

Lolita Davidovich

Lolita Davidovich

Sally Perry

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Janelle Holland

Dana Lee

Dana Lee

Henry Kim

Chapman Way

Chapman Way

Eldon Perry III

Dark Blue — FAQs

Where can I watch Dark Blue in United States?

Dark Blue is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Dark Blue on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Dark Blue is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Dark Blue in?

Dark Blue is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dark Blue?

Dark Blue runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).

What is Dark Blue rated?

Dark Blue is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 375 ratings.

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