Feds (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 5.9

Feds poster

Released in 1988, Feds is a comedy and crime film directed by Daniel Goldberg, running about 82 minutes. “Sleep Tight America. These Women Carry Guns.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ellie DeWitt and Janis Zuckermann are admitted to the very strict FBI Training Academy. They get a hard course, in which they learn to deal with guns and to recognise crimes. They also get a physical training. It appears that Ellie is a real fighting- machine, in contrast with Janis, the great student. They have to help each other, all the way to graduation.

Who’s in it. Feds stars Rebecca De Mornay as Ellis DeWitt, Mary Gross as Janis Zuckerman, Fred Dalton Thompson as Bill Belecki and Larry Cedar as Howard Butz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Feds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M 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 Feds page.

If you liked it. Fans of Feds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Feds (1988)?
In US, Feds 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 Feds worth watching?
Feds holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Feds?
Feds stars Rebecca De Mornay, Mary Gross, Fred Dalton Thompson, Larry Cedar and Ken Marshall.
When was Feds released?
Feds was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.