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Brooklyn's Finest

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44% Tomatometer 148 Reviews 46% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
A drug operation changes the lives of three conflicted New York cops. Burned-out vet Eddie Dugan is close to retirement; narcotics cop Sal Procida faces the difficult task of caring for his large family on his ordinary salary. Undercover officer Clarence Tango Butler finds his loyalties beginning to shift toward a powerful drug dealer. Over seven chaotic days, the three men are drawn toward a fateful crime and destiny.
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It's appropriately gritty, and soaked in the kind of palpable tension Antoine Fuqua delivers so well, but Brooklyn's Finest suffers from the comparisons its cliched script provokes.

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Anna Smith metro.co.uk Aug 23, 2018
3/5
What gives this an extra star is Ethan Hawke: there are plenty of guns blazing in this movie but the real fire comes from his powerhouse performance. Go to Full Review Ed Koch The Atlantic Jan 13, 2018
All the actors are excellent in their portrayals of their characters. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 11, 2017
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Each actor, including Wesley Snipes as a fresh-out-of-jail ex-con, gives one of their grittiest performances in this gripping cop drama reminiscent of 2006's The Departed and 1991's New Jack City. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Aug 18, 2023
1.5/4
Brooklyn’s Finest drags at a snail's pace toward outcomes that are predictable from the moment we’re introduced to the characters. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Jan 31, 2021
2/5
The early morning drinking and pseudo suicide attempts are meant to give us insight into the character but come off as tired images recycled from better movies. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 4, 2020
2.5/4.0
The film is worth a view as a study of just how compelling an actor can be smack dab in the middle of a hyper-violent crime thriller. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Earlene F @RT17682357 Aug 22, 2026 Real world life, that happens everyday in lower income communities. Racism, corruption, desperation, and greed, but things always come to light when taking an oath. See more Peter C @peterc22 Jul 13, 2026 A tale of fates for every character, ending felt rushed unfortunately See more Aram R @RT72234243 Jun 11, 2026 A completely forgettable movie. It lacks any real emotion or lasting impact, and the soundtrack does nothing to improve the experience. I'm surprised that Richard Gere would choose to be part of a project like this. It's a dull, uninspiring film that I can't recommend. See more Ian F. @thismeansguerra Oct 18, 2025 Way better than what this service is telling you See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 20, 2025 Success in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Drug Content, Bloody Violence Throughout, Nudity, Pervasive Language and Strong Sexuality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $27,200,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Dave H @Kiwihunter Jul 5, 2025 I do not understand how this film has such a low score! It is superbly cast, flawlessly acted by all, and perfectly directed! Seriously. Watch it. See more Read all reviews
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Antoine Fuqua

Director

Richard Gere

Eddie

Don Cheadle

Tango

Ethan Hawke

Sal

Wesley Snipes

Caz

Will Patton

Bill

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Synopsis A drug operation changes the lives of three conflicted New York cops. Burned-out vet Eddie Dugan is close to retirement; narcotics cop Sal Procida faces the difficult task of caring for his large family on his ordinary salary. Undercover officer Clarence Tango Butler finds his loyalties beginning to shift toward a powerful drug dealer. Over seven chaotic days, the three men are drawn toward a fateful crime and destiny.
Director
Antoine Fuqua
Producer
Basil Iwanyk, John Langley, Elie Cohn, John Thompson
Screenwriter
Michael C. Martin, Brad Kane
Distributor
Overture Films
Production Co
Millennium Films
Rating
R (Drug Content|Bloody Violence Throughout|Nudity|Pervasive Language|Strong Sexuality)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 5, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$27.2M
Runtime
2h 13m
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