Bad Lieutenant (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1992, Bad Lieutenant is a drama and crime film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 96 minutes. “Gambler. Thief. Junkie. Killer. Cop.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.
Who’s in it. Bad Lieutenant stars Harvey Keitel as LT, Brian McElroy as LT's Son (#1), Victor Argo as Bet Cop and Frankie Thorn as The Nun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Bad Lieutenant has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Bad Lieutenant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Lieutenant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Lieutenant (1992)?
- In US, Bad Lieutenant is available to 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 Bad Lieutenant worth watching?
- Bad Lieutenant holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bad Lieutenant?
- Bad Lieutenant stars Harvey Keitel, Brian McElroy, Victor Argo, Frankie Thorn and Frankie Acciarito.
- When was Bad Lieutenant released?
- Bad Lieutenant was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.