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Cop Land

1997 · Movie · R · 104 min · ★ 6.8 · 70% critics

CrimeDramaThriller

A small, seemingly peaceful town known for its police officers starts to crack when its sheriff uncovers a deadly conspiracy behind the calm facade. Forced to act, he must make a dangerous choice about loyalty versus upholding the law.

Also known as CopLand

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Details
Years
1997
Release date
1997-08-15
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
104 min
Critic score
70/100
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (1,800 votes)
Box office
$63,706,632
Budget
$15,000,000
About

If you like grittier crime dramas with an intense ensemble and creeping corruption in a quiet town, Cop Land should land well—Not for you if you want nonstop action or a straightforward story like Donnie Brasco or Cape Fear.

Pros: standout ensemble cast; tense crime drama; compelling performances | Cons: convoluted plot; dialogue-heavy pacing; limited action

Themes

  • new york city
  • corruption
  • new jersey
  • police
  • handcuffs
  • fbi
  • bridge
  • car crash
  • murder
  • arson
  • organized crime
  • bad cop
  • +8 more

Cast & crew

Directed by James Mangold