The Badge(2002)
The Badge Synopsis
A sheriff begins an investigation into the death of a local transsexual after hearing that high ranking politicians may have been involved. Although he is homophobic, his investigation causes him to be rejected by others, forcing him to seek help from the people he once despised.
The Badge (2002) is a crime and thriller film directed by Robby Henson, released on September 7, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Patricia Arquette, Sela Ward and William Devane. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Robby Henson
- Writers:
- Robby Henson
- Producers:
- John Morrissey
- Cinematographer:
- Irek Hartowicz
- Composer:
- David Bergeaud
- Production:
- Propaganda Films, The Turman-Morrissey Company, Nu Image
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Badge (2002) Trailer
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The Badge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Bob Thornton
as Sheriff Darl
Patricia Arquette
as Scarlett
Sela Ward
as Carla Hardwick
William Devane
as The Judge
Marcus Lyle Brown
as Deputy Jackson
Ray McKinnon
as Deputy C.B.
Tom Bower
as Bull Hardwick
Audrey Marie Anderson
as Teenage Waitress
Julie Hagerty
as Sister Felicia
John McConnell
as Ornell
Jena Malone
as Ashley Hardwick
- J.C. Sealy
J.C. Sealy
as Rhonda Heabert
Key crew
Directed by Robby Henson, written by Robby Henson, produced by John Morrissey.
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The Badge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 53 ratings.
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The Badge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Badge online?
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The Badge (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Badge?
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The main cast of The Badge (2002) includes Billy Bob Thornton, Patricia Arquette, Sela Ward, William Devane and Marcus Lyle Brown. The film was directed by Robby Henson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Badge released?
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The Badge was released on September 7, 2002 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Badge worth watching?
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The Badge (2002) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Badge?
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Yes. The official The Badge trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.