Out for Justice
Seen it?1991 | 91 min | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With just 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Gino Felino is an NYPD detective from Brooklyn who knows everyone and everything in his neighborhood. Killing his partner was someone's big mistake... because he's now out for justice.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$40 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 85K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Flynn
- Steven SeagalGino Felino
- William ForsytheRichie Madano
- Jerry OrbachRonny Donziger
- Jo ChampaVicky Felino
- Shareen MitchellLaurie Lupo
- Sal RichardsFrankie
- Gina GershonPatti Madano
- Jay AcovoneBobby Arms
- Nick CorelloJoey Dogs
- Robert LaSardoBuchi