Gang Related
Seen it?1997 | 111 min | Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, 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.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
After murdering an undercover DEA agent, two corrupt cops scramble to cover up what they've done.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 69K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jim Kouf
- Jim BelushiDetective Frank K Divinci
- Tupac ShakurDetective Rodriguez
- Lela RochonCynthia Webb
- Dennis QuaidJoe Doe / William
- James Earl JonesArthur Baylor
- Gary ColeRichard Simms
- Terrence 'T.C.' CarsonManny Landrew
- Wendy CrewsonHelen Eden
- Kool Moe DeeLionel Hudd
- Reggie MillerSelf