Deep Cover (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1992, Deep Cover is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Bill Duke, running about 108 minutes. “There's a thin line between catching a criminal... and becoming one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way up from the bottom undercover, until he reaches the boss.
Who’s in it. Deep Cover stars Laurence Fishburne as Russell Stevens Jr. / John Hull, Jeff Goldblum as David Jason, Charles Martin Smith as Gerald Carver and Victoria Dillard as Betty McCutcheon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Deep Cover has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deep Cover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deep Cover tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deep Cover (1992)?
- In US, Deep Cover is available to stream on History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deep Cover worth watching?
- Deep Cover holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deep Cover?
- Deep Cover stars Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum, Charles Martin Smith, Victoria Dillard and Gregory Sierra.
- When was Deep Cover released?
- Deep Cover was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.