The Mod Squad (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1999, The Mod Squad is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Scott Silver, running about 92 minutes. “First they broke the law. Now they are the law.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three minor delinquents are recruited by a cop (working undercover to bust a cop/drug ring. When the officer who recruited them is killed, they go above and beyond the call of duty to solve the murder; and bust the drug ring. Suffering the jibes, and ridicule of fellow officers; they struggle to save their names, and that of their deceased benefactor.
Who’s in it. The Mod Squad stars Claire Danes as Julie Barnes, Giovanni Ribisi as Peter Cochran, Omar Epps as Lincoln Hayes and Dennis Farina as Captain Adam Greer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Mod Squad has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $13.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Mod Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mod Squad 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 The Mod Squad (1999)?
- In US, The Mod Squad is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 The Mod Squad worth watching?
- The Mod Squad holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mod Squad?
- The Mod Squad stars Claire Danes, Giovanni Ribisi, Omar Epps, Dennis Farina and Josh Brolin.
- When was The Mod Squad released?
- The Mod Squad was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.