Vice Squad (1982): cast, story & where to watch

1982 · Film · ★ 6.3

Vice Squad poster

Released in 1982, Vice Squad is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Gary Sherman, running about 97 minutes. “On the street, the real trick is staying alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An unlikely Hollywood hooker helps a detective set a trap for a mutilator pimp.

Who’s in it. Vice Squad stars Season Hubley as Princess, Gary Swanson as Tom Walsh, Wings Hauser as Ramrod and Pepe Serna as Pete Mendez, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Vice Squad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 Vice Squad page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vice Squad 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 Vice Squad (1982)?
In US, Vice Squad is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ 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 Vice Squad worth watching?
Vice Squad holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Vice Squad?
Vice Squad stars Season Hubley, Gary Swanson, Wings Hauser, Pepe Serna and Beverly Todd.
When was Vice Squad released?
Vice Squad was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.