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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

2009·Movie
2h 2min·R
70
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High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

The only criminal he can't catch is himself.

Terrence McDonagh is a New Orleans Police sergeant, who receives a medal and a promotion to lieutenant for heroism during Hurricane Katrina. Due to his heroic act, McDonagh injures his back and becomes addicted to prescription pain medication. He then finds himself involved with a drug dealer who is suspected of murdering a family of African immigrants.
Dark Crime DramaCorrupt PoliceNew Orleans SettingAddictionMoral DecayPsychological DepthCharacter StudyGritty RealismSatirical Elements

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans legally?

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans?

2 h 2 min

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans?

Critics78
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans higher (78) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$11 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.

What language is Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans use?

Crime After CrimeHooker with a Heart of GoldFloating Head SyndromeCreator CameoYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessAnti-HeroBad Guys Do the Dirty WorkHand CannonFixing the GameHardboiled DetectiveScrew the Rules, I Make Them!Karma Houdiniand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, including Crime After Crime, Hooker with a Heart of Gold, Floating Head Syndrome.