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.
Narc (2002) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Joe Carnahan, released on January 14, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Chi McBride and Krista Bridges. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 623 ratings.
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Jason Patric
as Det. Sgt. Nick Tellis
Ray Liotta
as Det. Lt. Henry Oak
Chi McBride
as Cpt. Mitchell Cheevers
Krista Bridges
as Audrey Tellis
John Ortiz
as Octavio Ruiz
Busta Rhymes
as Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery
Richard Chevolleau
as Latroy Steeds
Alan van Sprang
as Michael Calvess
Anne Openshaw
as Kathryn Calvess
Tony De Santis
as Medical Examiner Art Harlan
Lloyd Adams
as Walter Dandridge
Lina Giornofelice
as Jeanine Mueller
Directed by Joe Carnahan, written by Joe Carnahan, produced by Ray Liotta, Diane Nabatoff and Julius R. Nasso.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 623 ratings.
Probably the best movie of 2002 that nobody actually saw. A hard-hitting, realistic look at the undercover police world with a bitter taste of the cases that they work. Jason Patric and Ray Liotia play the parts of two Detroit police offers tasked with bringing the killers of a fellow undercover officer to justice. Dark, gritty and overwhelming, Narc doesn't sugarcoat law enforcement but somehow keeps the…
Reviewed on August 2, 2019
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**
Reviewed on August 17, 2025
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The main cast of Narc (2002) includes Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Chi McBride, Krista Bridges and John Ortiz. The film was directed by Joe Carnahan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Narc was released on January 14, 2002 and runs for 1h 45m.
Narc (2002) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 623 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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