Street Kings (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Street Kings is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by David Ayer, running about 109 minutes. “Their city. Their rules. No prisoners.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Ludlow is a disillusioned L.A. Police Officer, rarely playing by the rules and haunted by the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in the execution of a fellow officer, he is forced to go up against the cop culture he's been a part of his entire career, ultimately leading him to question the loyalties of everyone around him.
Who’s in it. Street Kings stars Keanu Reeves as Detective Tom Ludlow, Forest Whitaker as Captain Jack Wander, Chris Evans as Detective Paul Diskant and Hugh Laurie as Captain James Biggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Street Kings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $66.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 Street Kings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Street Kings 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 Street Kings (2008)?
- In US, Street Kings is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Street Kings worth watching?
- Street Kings holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Street Kings?
- Street Kings stars Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans, Hugh Laurie and Martha Higareda.
- When was Street Kings released?
- Street Kings was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.