Peace Officer (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 2015, Peace Officer is a documentary film directed by Scott Christopherson, running about 109 minutes. “We've Crossed The Line” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peace Officer is a documentary about the increasingly militarized state of American police as told through the story of Dub Lawrence, a former sheriff who established his rural state's first SWAT team only to see that same unit kill his son-in-law in a controversial standoff 30 years later. Driven by an obsessed sense of mission, Dub uses his own investigation skills to uncover the truth in this and other recent officer-involved shootings in his community, while tackling larger questions about the changing face of peace officers nationwide.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Peace Officer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peace Officer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peace Officer tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peace Officer (2015)?
- In US, Peace Officer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Peace Officer worth watching?
- Peace Officer holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Peace Officer released?
- Peace Officer was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.