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Internal Affairs (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1990, Internal Affairs is a drama and crime film directed by Mike Figgis, running about 115 minutes. “Trust him... he's a cop.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Keen young Raymold Avila joins the Internal Affairs Department of the Los Angeles police. He and partner Amy Wallace are soon looking closely at the activities of cop Dennis Peck whose financial holdings start to suggest something shady. Indeed Peck is involved in any number of dubious or downright criminal activities. He is also devious, a womaniser, and a clever manipulator, and he starts to turn his attention on Avila.

Who’s in it. Internal Affairs stars Richard Gere as Dennis Peck, Andy García as Raymond Avila, Laurie Metcalf as Amy Wallace and Nancy Travis as Kathleen Avila, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Internal Affairs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Internal Affairs page.

If you liked it. Fans of Internal Affairs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Internal Affairs (1990)?
In US, Internal Affairs is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Internal Affairs worth watching?
Internal Affairs holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Internal Affairs?
Internal Affairs stars Richard Gere, Andy García, Laurie Metcalf, Nancy Travis and Elijah Wood.
When was Internal Affairs released?
Internal Affairs was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.