Chopper (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.7

Chopper poster

Released in 2000, Chopper is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Andrew Dominik, running about 94 minutes. “Never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.

Who’s in it. Chopper stars Eric Bana as Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read, Vince Colosimo as Neville Bartos, Simon Lyndon as Jimmy Loughnan and David Field as Keithy George, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Chopper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $236.2K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 Chopper page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chopper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chopper (2000)?
In US, Chopper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Chopper worth watching?
Chopper holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Chopper?
Chopper stars Eric Bana, Vince Colosimo, Simon Lyndon, David Field and Dan Wyllie.
When was Chopper released?
Chopper was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.