Skip to content
SearchOTT
Serpico poster

Serpico

1973·Movie·R·129 min·7.5(2,195)

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.

▶ Watch trailer

Where to watch Serpico in United States

Click a service to open Serpico there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Serpico streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesYouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaNetflix, Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store
GermanyAmazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceSooner, Molotov TV, SFR PlayApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sony One Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon 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
#new york city#corruption#hippie#police#biography#idealism#based on true story#idealist#money#undercover cop#internal affairs#police corruption#biting#social justice

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

In United States, you can stream Serpico on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

Rate & review

Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.

Cast of Serpico

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Officer Frank Serpico

John Randolph

John Randolph

Sidney Green

Jack Kehoe

Jack Kehoe

Tom Keough

Biff McGuire

Biff McGuire

Captain McClain

Barbara Eda-Young

Barbara Eda-Young

Laurie

Cornelia Sharpe

Cornelia Sharpe

Leslie Lane

Tony Roberts

Tony Roberts

Bob Blair

No photo

John Medici

Pasquale

Allan Rich

Allan Rich

D. A. Tauber

No photo

Norman Ornellas

Rubello

Edward Grover

Edward Grover

Lombardo

Albert Henderson

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.

More like Serpico

Cop Land
American Gangster
Dark Blue
Out for Justice
The Alto Knights
Havoc
Donnie Brasco
Gotti
Rebel Ridge
Code of Silence
Payback
Colors
Serpico (1973) — where to watch online · SearchOTT