Nasty Boys (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Nasty Boys is a crime and tv movie film directed by Rick Rosenthal, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. When a narcotics team sent to bust some drug dealers are massacred. The police department form a special unit of undercover cops whose identities are withheld from the brass, and are only accountable to the leader, a Lieutenant. While they try to bust the dealers, the Lieutenant tries to find out who gave the dealers the information about the bust. And he suspects that it's someone in the DEA.
Who’s in it. Nasty Boys stars Benjamin Bratt as Eduardo Cruz, Don Franklin as Alex Wheeler, James Pax as Jimmy Kee and Nia Peeples as Serena Cruz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Nasty Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nasty Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nasty Boys tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nasty Boys (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nasty Boys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nasty Boys worth watching?
- Nasty Boys holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nasty Boys?
- Nasty Boys stars Benjamin Bratt, Don Franklin, James Pax, Nia Peeples and Jeff Kaake.
- When was Nasty Boys released?
- Nasty Boys was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.