Dark Blue

2002·Movie
1h 58min·R
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic577.6Rotten Tomatoes58%52%

Where to watch

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Sworn to protect. Sworn to serve. Sworn to secrecy.

Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.
LAPD CorruptionRodney King RiotsCrime ThrillerMoral AmbiguitySystemic RacismPsychological DramaTense AtmosphereCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Ron Shelton
Written by:
David Ayer, James Ellroy
Produced by:
Francine Maisler, Nigel Sinclair, Sean Daniel
Composed by:
Terence Blanchard, Bruce Fortune, Lance Brown

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dark Blue

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dark Blue legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuHooplaPluto TVTubi TV

Dark Blue is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. 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 Dark Blue worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dark Blue rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Dark Blue?

1 h 58 min

Dark Blue runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dark Blue?

Critics58
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Dark Blue much the same way.

Was Dark Blue a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$12 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.

What language is Dark Blue in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dark Blue?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dark Blue in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dark Blue use?

Died in Your Arms TonightBig Bad FriendTragic HeroPolitically Incorrect VillainNoble Bigot with a BadgeMy God, What Have I Done?Like Father, Unlike SonHappily MarriedBitch in Sheep's ClothingYou Monster!Bittersweet EndingThe Alcoholicand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Dark Blue, including Died in Your Arms Tonight, Big Bad Friend, Tragic Hero.

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