The New Centurions (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1972, The New Centurions is an action, drama and crime film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 103 minutes. “The nationwide bestseller about cops - by a cop!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life.
Who’s in it. The New Centurions stars George C. Scott as Kilvinski, Stacy Keach as Roy Fehle, Jane Alexander as Dorothy Fehler and Scott Wilson as Gus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The New Centurions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Centurions page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Centurions 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 New Centurions (1972)?
- In CA, The New Centurions is available to stream on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The New Centurions worth watching?
- The New Centurions holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Centurions?
- The New Centurions stars George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, Jane Alexander, Scott Wilson and Rosalind Cash.
- When was The New Centurions released?
- The New Centurions was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.