The Corruptor (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, The Corruptor is an action, thriller and crime film directed by James Foley, running about 110 minutes. “You can't play by the rules if there aren't any.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Danny is a young cop partnered with Nick, a seasoned but ethically tainted veteran. As the two try to stop a gang war in Chinatown, Danny relies on Nick but grows increasingly uncomfortable with the way Nick gets things done.
Who’s in it. The Corruptor stars Mark Wahlberg as Detective Danny Wallace, Chow Yun-fat as Lieutenant Nick Chen, Byron Mann as Bobby Vu and Kim Chan as Benny Wong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Corruptor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.2M 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 Corruptor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Corruptor 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 Corruptor (1999)?
- In US, The Corruptor 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 Corruptor worth watching?
- The Corruptor holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Corruptor?
- The Corruptor stars Mark Wahlberg, Chow Yun-fat, Byron Mann, Kim Chan and Ric Young.
- When was The Corruptor released?
- The Corruptor was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.