Cop (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, Cop is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by James B. Harris, running about 110 minutes. “A killer on the loose. A cop on the edge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An obsessive, insubordinate homicide cop is convinced a serial killer is loose in the Hollywood area and disobeys orders in order to catch him.
Who’s in it. Cop stars James Woods as Lloyd Hopkins, Lesley Ann Warren as Kathleen McCarthy, Charles Durning as Dutch Peltz and Charles Haid as Delbert W. 'Whitey' Haines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Cop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix 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 Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cop tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cop (1988)?
- In US, Cop is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , 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 Cop worth watching?
- Cop holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cop?
- Cop stars James Woods, Lesley Ann Warren, Charles Durning, Charles Haid and Raymond J. Barry.
- When was Cop released?
- Cop was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.