Training Day

2001·Movie
2h 2min·R
IMDb7.8Metacritic718.0Rotten Tomatoes74%89%

Where to watch

PhiloThe RokuMGM+Starz

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Training Day fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The only thing more dangerous than the line being crossed, is the cop who will cross it.

On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.
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Crew

Directed by:
Antoine Fuqua, Nicole Cummins-Rubio, Kenny Bates
Written by:
David Ayer
Produced by:
David Ayer, Mary Vernieu, Davis Guggenheim
Composed by:
John Houlihan, Mark Mancina, Piero Mura

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Training Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Training Day legally?

PhiloThe RokuMGM+Starz

Training Day is included with a subscription to Philo, MGM+, and Starz in the United States. 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 Training Day worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Training Day rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Training Day?

2 h 2 min

Training Day runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Training Day?

Critics73
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate Training Day higher (82) than critics (73). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Training Day a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$105 million

Yes. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $105 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Training Day in?

EnglishRussianSpanishKorean

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

In how many countries can I watch Training Day?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Training Day in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Training Day use?

Artistic License – Gun SafetyThe CorrupterMake It Look Like a StruggleLarge HamTrickster MentorFrame-UpEven Evil Has StandardsRape Is a Special Kind of EvilDirty CopGangbangersChekhov's GunmanCome Out, Come Out, Wherever You Areand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for Training Day, including Artistic License – Gun Safety, The Corrupter, Make It Look Like a Struggle.

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