Excessive Force (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1993, Excessive Force is an action film directed by Jon Hess, running about 87 minutes. “You have the right to remain silent... permanently.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chicago policeman Terry McCain is determined to put away mobster Sal DiMarco, who always gets acquitted on technicalities. While monitoring a drug sale, a shootout ensues, and one of Terry's fellow officers gets away with $3 million of Sal's money. Suspecting Terry took the cash, the mobster sends his men to kill Terry's brother, Dylan, and partner, Frankie Hawkins. Furious, Terry sets out to take his revenge by any means necessary.
Who’s in it. Excessive Force stars Thomas Ian Griffith as Terry McCain, Lance Henriksen as Devlin, James Earl Jones as Jake and Burt Young as Sal DiMarco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Excessive Force has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Excessive Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Excessive Force 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 Excessive Force (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Excessive Force change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Excessive Force worth watching?
- Excessive Force holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Excessive Force?
- Excessive Force stars Thomas Ian Griffith, Lance Henriksen, James Earl Jones, Burt Young and Tony Todd.
- When was Excessive Force released?
- Excessive Force was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.