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Detective Knight: Independence

2023·Movie
1h 32min·R
IMDb3.4Rotten Tomatoes43%79%

Where to watch

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Detective Knight: Independence fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Detective James Knight 's last-minute assignment to the Independence Day shift turns into a race to stop an unbalanced ambulance EMT from imperiling the city's festivities. The misguided vigilante, playing cop with a stolen gun and uniform, has a bank vault full of reasons to put on his own fireworks show... one that will strike dangerously close to Knight's home.
Cop vs VigilanteAction ThrillerHoliday CrimeCat and Mouse GameLaw EnforcementFast-PacedGritty RealismUrban Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Edward Drake
Written by:
Corey Large, Edward Drake, Edward Drake
Produced by:
Randall Emmett, Corey Large, Thomas Mann
Composed by:
Scott Currie

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Detective Knight: Independence

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Where can I stream Detective Knight: Independence legally?

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeLionsgate+MovieSphere+HowdyAmazon MX Player

Detective Knight: Independence is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Detective Knight: Independence worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 3.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Detective Knight: Independence rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Detective Knight: Independence?

1 h 32 min

Detective Knight: Independence runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Detective Knight: Independence?

Critics43
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Detective Knight: Independence higher (57) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Detective Knight: Independence a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$36,171

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $36,171 worldwide, 2% of its budget.

What language is Detective Knight: Independence in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Detective Knight: Independence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Detective Knight: Independence in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.