Narc

Name: Narc
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2002-01-14
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Chi McBride, Krista Bridges, John Ortiz

2002·Movie·R·105 min·★ 6.8(589)

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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.

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About Narc

Narc is a 2002 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Joe Carnahan. The cast is led by Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Chi McBride. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Narc was produced by Splendid Film, Julius R. Nasso Productions, and Tiara Blu Films and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on January 14, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.

Director: Joe Carnahan
Writers: Joe Carnahan
Release date: January 14, 2002
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, Germany
Budget: $7 million
Box office: $13 million
Production: Splendid Film, Julius R. Nasso Productions, Tiara Blu Films

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Narc cast & crew

Narc was directed by Joe Carnahan and written by Joe Carnahan.

The cast features Jason Patric as Det. Sgt. Nick Tellis, Ray Liotta as Det. Lt. Henry Oak, Chi McBride as Cpt. Mitchell Cheevers, Krista Bridges as Audrey Tellis, John Ortiz as Octavio Ruiz, and Busta Rhymes as Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cliff Martinez, cinematography is by Alex Nepomniaschy, and it was produced by Ray Liotta and Michelle Grace.

Is Narc worth watching?

Narc holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 589 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Narc is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Narc

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