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Drug War

2012Movie1 h 47 minR

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic867.0Rotten Tomatoes94%77%

A nerve-racking, gripping action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

HIGH RISK HIGH RETURN.

A drug cartel boss is arrested in a raid and coerced into betraying his former accomplices as part of an undercover operation.

Feels like

  • Intense Crime Thriller
  • Undercover Operation
  • Drug Cartel
  • Betrayal
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Fast-Paced
  • Gritty Realism
  • Psychological Tension
  • Hong Kong Action Cinema

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Johnnie To
Written by
Wai Ka-fai, Ryker Chan, Yau Nai-hoi
Produced by
Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai
Music by
Xavier Jamaux

Everyone

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Facts

November 15, 2012 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
November 15, 2012
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Crime
Original language
cn
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China, China
Box office
$25 million
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Drug War?"

Questions about Drug War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Drug War?

PhiloThe RokuKanopyFandorHi-YAHPlexFawesomeMidnight Pulp

In the United States, Drug War streams on Philo, Fandor, Hi-YAH, Midnight Pulp, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Drug War worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Will I feel good after watching Drug War?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Drug War in English?

cnChinese

No, it was made in cn, with some Chinese.