One Good Cop (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1991, One Good Cop is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Heywood Gould, running about 104 minutes. “How far will one man go to be a good father and stay...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When his partner is killed in the line of duty, Artie Lewis becomes the legal guardian of his three orphaned girls. But during his investigation of the case, Lewis finds his life – and that of his newfound family – on the line. That's when the guilty crime-lord comes face to face with one man's rage, one man's fury, one man's justice.

Who’s in it. One Good Cop stars Michael Keaton as Artie Lewis, Rene Russo as Rita Lewis, Anthony LaPaglia as Stevie Diroma and Benjamin Bratt as Felix, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, One Good Cop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 One Good Cop page.

If you liked it. Fans of One Good Cop 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 One Good Cop (1991)?
In US, One Good Cop is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 One Good Cop worth watching?
One Good Cop holds an audience score of 5.6 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 One Good Cop?
One Good Cop stars Michael Keaton, Rene Russo, Anthony LaPaglia, Benjamin Bratt and Tony Plana.
When was One Good Cop released?
One Good Cop was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.