Dark Blue (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2002, Dark Blue is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ron Shelton, running about 118 minutes. “Sworn to protect. Sworn to serve. Sworn to secrecy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.
Who’s in it. Dark Blue stars Kurt Russell as Eldon Perry, Scott Speedman as Bobby Keough, Michael Michele as Beth Williamson and Brendan Gleeson as Jack van Meter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dark Blue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.2M at the box office.
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 Dark Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Blue 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 Dark Blue (2002)?
- In US, Dark Blue 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 Dark Blue worth watching?
- Dark Blue holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Dark Blue?
- Dark Blue stars Kurt Russell, Scott Speedman, Michael Michele, Brendan Gleeson and Ving Rhames.
- When was Dark Blue released?
- Dark Blue was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.