Narc (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Narc is a 2002 drama thriller directed by Joe Carnahan, starring Jason Patric, Chi McBride and Ray Liotta. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $12.6 million worldwide on a $6.5 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2003. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Joe Carnahan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- Budget
- $6.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Narc About?
The premise of Narc without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by the tragic loss of his parents, Officer Tracy Smith dedicates himself to the Narcotics Unit, seeking retribution for their violent deaths. While battling his own grief, he confronts a complex web of crime and corruption, forcing him to confront the dark underbelly of the city and the individuals responsible for his family’s destruction. He must maintain his composure and integrity as he navigates a dangerous path toward justice.
Narc Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- suspended cop
- investigation
- police investigation
- murder investigation
- held at gunpoint
- gunfight
- police chase
- junkie cop
- drug dealer
- rooftop chase
- undercover
- undercover cop
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- husband wife relationship
- police brutality
- drugs
- urban decay
- shot in the shoulder
- whodunit
- written by director
- cult film
- mercilessness
- suspense
- rescue
- escape
- deception
- betrayal
- double cross
- ambush
- 2000s
- electronic music score
- vomit
- shooting range
- target practice
- beard
- goatee
- suit and tie
- revolver
- uzi
- suspension
- police raid
- fight
- brawl
- machismo
- beaten to death
- f word
- kicked in the stomach
- punched in the chest
- n word
- shaky cam
- ethnic slur
Narc Cast
Jason Patric leads the cast, with Chi McBride and Ray Liotta. Directed by Joe Carnahan.
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Director Joe Carnahan
Narc Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Narc 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 67% User score
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Narc Plot Summary
What happens in Narc from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nick Tellis, portrayed by Jason Patric, is an undercover police officer haunted by the memories of his last assignment, which culminated in a tense foot chase after a ruthless drug dealer named Dowd. In a frantic attempt to catch the dealer, Tellis witnesses Dowd threatening to inject a little girl with a lethal drug. Although Tellis successfully shoots the dealer, his bullet ricochets and accidentally strikes a pregnant woman, leaving her seriously injured. As children scream in horror, Tellis desperately calls for help.
Full summary
The whole story of Narc, scene by scene
Narc Box Office & Budget
Narc grossed $12.6 million worldwide on a $6.5 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $10.5 million came from the US and Canada and $2.2 million (17%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.6M
1.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $10.5M
- International
- $2.2M
- Budget
- $6.5M
Narc Awards & Nominations
Narc earned 3 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2003.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2003 3 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Joe Carnahan
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Ray Liotta
Narc Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Original Trailer
- Featurette Unboxing
How Well Do You Know Narc?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Nick Tellis?
Cars in Narc
10 cars on screen, including the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1984 BMW 3 E30.
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1992 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1984 BMW 3 E30 Minor role -
1995 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1964 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Narc Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Narc: Calles peligrosas” and “Отдел наркотици”.
- Also known as
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- Narc: Calles peligrosas
- Отдел наркотици
- Narkovõmm
- Narkó
- Narc - Analisi di un delitto
- Наркобарон
- Na tropie zła
- 缉毒特警
- Ölümcül Oyun
- מחלק סמים
- Narkotika
- Отдел "Наркотици"
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- Narkotiká
- 나크
- 忠奸道
- Truy Đuổi Tội Phạm
- คนระห่ำ ล้างพันธุ์ตาย
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Movies Like Narc
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Narcopolis, The Narcotics Story and Narco Soldiers.
Narc FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Narc, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Narc?
Narc runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Narc released?
Narc was released on December 20, 2002.
Who directed Narc?
Narc was directed by Joe Carnahan.
More films by Joe Carnahan Who is in the cast of Narc?
Narc stars Jason Patric, Chi McBride and Ray Liotta.
How much did Narc make at the box office?
Narc grossed $12.6 million worldwide ($10.5 million domestic, $2.2 million international) on a budget of $6.5 million.
How is Narc rated?
Narc has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Narc nominated for any awards?
Narc received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Narc have a post-credit scene?
No. Narc has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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