Narc

17/12/2002 1h 45m 6.8/10

Overview

Narcotics Sergeant Nick Tellis, on leave after a trauma, is called back to investigate the murder of fellow undercover operative Michael Calvess, joined by the victim's unpredictable and brutal ex-partner, Henry Oak. Working together in the back alleys of Detroit, Tellis and Oak delve into a dark investigation that leads them to uncover shocking secrets and question the corruption and morality within the department, encountering unorthodox methods and a brutal truth about Calvess's death.

Director

Joe Carnahan

Top Billed Cast

Krista Bridges

Audrey Tellis

Ray Liotta

Det. Lt. Henry Oak

Jason Patric

Det. Sgt. Nick Tellis

Chi McBride

Cpt. Mitchell Cheevers

John Ortiz

Octavio Ruiz

Busta Rhymes

Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery

Reviews

JPV852

8/17/2025

8/10

Really solid and dark gritty crime drama featuring great performances from both Ray Liotta and Jason Patric. Probably a bit overlooked film from Joe Carnahan but I really found it engrossing. This was only my second viewing, last time was the DVD from circa 2003 and finally re-watched thanks to the Arrow Films 4K release. **4.25/5**