

Serpico
“Many of his fellow officers considered him the most dangerous man alive - an honest cop.”
New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.
Where to watch Serpico in United States
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Where is Serpico streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sony One Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Serpico
Serpico is a 1973 English-language crime, drama and history film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy.
Serpico was produced by Artists Entertainment Complex, Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company, and The De Laurentiis Company and made in United States of America and Italy. It was released on December 18, 1973, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers
- Waldo Salt, Norman Wexler
- Release date
- December 18, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Italy
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $31 million
- Production
- Artists Entertainment Complex, Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company, The De Laurentiis Company
Serpico cast & crew
Serpico was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler.
The cast features Al Pacino as Officer Frank Serpico, John Randolph as Sidney Green, Jack Kehoe as Tom Keough, Biff McGuire as Captain McClain, Barbara Eda-Young as Laurie, and Cornelia Sharpe as Leslie Lane.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Míkis Theodorakis, cinematography is by Arthur J. Ornitz, and it was produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Martin Bregman.
Is Serpico worth watching?
Serpico holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 2,195 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and history, Serpico is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Serpico
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Cast of Serpico

Al Pacino
Officer Frank Serpico

John Randolph
Sidney Green

Jack Kehoe
Tom Keough

Biff McGuire
Captain McClain

Barbara Eda-Young
Laurie

Cornelia Sharpe
Leslie Lane

Tony Roberts
Bob Blair
John Medici
Pasquale

Allan Rich
D. A. Tauber
Norman Ornellas
Rubello

Edward Grover
Lombardo

Albert Henderson
Peluce
Serpico — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Serpico in United States?
Serpico is streaming on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Serpico on YouTube TV?
Yes — Serpico is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Serpico in?
Serpico is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Serpico?
Serpico runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is Serpico rated?
Serpico is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2,195 ratings.











