Detroit (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, Detroit is a thriller, drama, crime and history film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, running about 143 minutes. “It's time we knew” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.
Who’s in it. Detroit stars John Boyega as Melvin Dismukes, Will Poulter as Philip Krauss, Malcolm David Kelley as Michael Clark and Anthony Mackie as Greene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Detroit has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ALLBLK and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detroit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detroit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detroit (2017)?
- In US, Detroit is available to stream on ALLBLK, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Detroit worth watching?
- Detroit holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Detroit?
- Detroit stars John Boyega, Will Poulter, Malcolm David Kelley, Anthony Mackie and John Krasinski.
- When was Detroit released?
- Detroit was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.