Bulletproof (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1996, Bulletproof is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, running about 84 minutes. “Tough cop. Hostile witness.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An undercover police officer named Rock Keats befriends a drug dealer and car thief named Archie Moses in a bid to catch the villainous drug lord Frank Coltan. But the only problem is that Keats is a cop, his real name is Jack Carter, and he is working undercover with the LAPD to bust Moses and Colton at a sting operation the LAPD has set up.

Who’s in it. Bulletproof stars Damon Wayans as Rock Keats / Jack Carter, Adam Sandler as Archie Moses, James Caan as Frank Colton and Jeep Swenson as Bledsoe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Bulletproof has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Bulletproof page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bulletproof 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 Bulletproof (1996)?
In US, Bulletproof is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 Bulletproof worth watching?
Bulletproof holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bulletproof?
Bulletproof stars Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan, Jeep Swenson and James Farentino.
When was Bulletproof released?
Bulletproof was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.