New York Cop (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1993, New York Cop is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Tōru Murakawa, running about 93 minutes. “The toughest city in the world deserves the toughest cop.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Allegedly based on a true story, this film follows the life of Toshi, a Japanese man living in America and working with the New York City police. After being recommended for undercover work, Toshi decides to go after a gang lead by Hawk. Hawk and Toshi soon become friends, although Hawk's second-in-command, Tito, is suspicious of the newcomer. Will Toshi be able to bring the gang down, or will his cover be blown before he can finish the assignment?
Who’s in it. New York Cop stars Toru Nakamura as Toshi, Chad McQueen as Hawk, Mira Sorvino as Maria and Conan Lee as Konen Li, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, New York Cop has proved divisive with audiences.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New York Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of New York Cop 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 New York Cop (1993)?
- In US, New York Cop is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is New York Cop worth watching?
- New York Cop holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New York Cop?
- New York Cop stars Toru Nakamura, Chad McQueen, Mira Sorvino, Conan Lee and Andreas Katsulas.
- When was New York Cop released?
- New York Cop was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.