Hollywood Homicide (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2003, Hollywood Homicide is an action, comedy, thriller and adventure film directed by Ron Shelton, running about 116 minutes. “They're two cops with one shot at solving a murder... and surviving each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Joe Gavilan and his new partner K. C. Calden, are detectives on the beat in Tinseltown. Neither one of them really wants to be a cop, Gavilan moonlights as a real estate broker, and Calden is an aspiring actor moonlighting as a yoga instructor. When the two are assigned a big case they must work out whether they want to solve the case or follow their hearts.

Who’s in it. Hollywood Homicide stars Harrison Ford as Sgt. Joe Gavilan, Josh Hartnett as Det. K.C. Calden, Lena Olin as Ruby and Bruce Greenwood as Lt. Bennie Macko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Hollywood Homicide has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $51.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and Sony Pictures Core 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 Hollywood Homicide page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Homicide 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 Hollywood Homicide (2003)?
In US, Hollywood Homicide is available to stream on Sun Nxt and Sony Pictures Core 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 Hollywood Homicide worth watching?
Hollywood Homicide holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hollywood Homicide?
Hollywood Homicide stars Harrison Ford, Josh Hartnett, Lena Olin, Bruce Greenwood and Isaiah Washington.
When was Hollywood Homicide released?
Hollywood Homicide was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.