The Real McCoy (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1993, The Real McCoy is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Russell Mulcahy, running about 100 minutes. “20 guards. 30 tons of steel. A security system second to none. They said there wasn't a man on Earth who could pull off a bank job like this. They were right.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Karen McCoy is released from prison with nothing but the clothes on her back. Before being incarcerated Karen was the bank robber of her time, but now she wishes for nothing more than to settle down and start a new life. Unfortunately between a dirty parole officer, old business partners, and an idiot ex-husband she will have to do the unthinkable in order to save her son.
Who’s in it. The Real McCoy stars Kim Basinger as Karen McCoy, Val Kilmer as J.T. Barker, Terence Stamp as Jack Schmidt and David Dwyer as Guard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Real McCoy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Real McCoy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Real McCoy 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 The Real McCoy (1993)?
- In US, The Real McCoy is available to 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 The Real McCoy worth watching?
- The Real McCoy holds an audience score of 5.7 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 The Real McCoy?
- The Real McCoy stars Kim Basinger, Val Kilmer, Terence Stamp, David Dwyer and Gailard Sartain.
- When was The Real McCoy released?
- The Real McCoy was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.