Training Day (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Training Day is a 2001 drama thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Denzel Washington. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $104.9 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Leading Role. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Training Day About?
The premise of Training Day without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A rookie police officer is thrown into a harrowing introduction to the narcotics unit, paired with a veteran cop known for his unconventional methods. Over the course of one intense day, they confront the harsh realities of urban crime, where the boundaries of right and wrong become increasingly blurred. The rookie must question his mentor's actions and the true meaning of justice as they navigate a dangerous and morally ambiguous world.
Training Day Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- narc
- day of reckoning
- die hard scenario
- police officer killed
- violent cop
- wedding ring
- chess
- n word
- neo noir
- threatened with a knife
- corrupt police officer
- lapd
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- detective
- rookie
- vomiting
- shot multiple times
- firing two guns simultaneously
- smoking marijuana
- first day at work
- monte carlo the car
- justice
- rape
- ambulance
- false hero
- mentor protege relationship
- shot in the butt
- mentor
- murder
- police
- police corruption
- training
- police protagonist
- hero
- reference to rodney king
- title spoken by character
- pay phone
- good versus evil
- male protagonist
- evil man
- kiss
- getting tricked to smoke pcp
- pcp laced joint
- cop against cop
- hood
- black police officer
- male police officer
- tough police officer
- traffic police officer
- body lands on a car
- child in jeopardy
Training Day Cast
Denzel Washington stars in Training Day. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.
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Director Antoine Fuqua
More from Antoine Fuqua
More films directed by Antoine Fuqua, best-rated first: Lightning in a Bottle, Southpaw, The Equalizer and The Equalizer 3.
Training Day Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Training Day 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 75% User score
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Training Day Plot Summary
What happens in Training Day from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film chronicles a pivotal single day in the life of LAPD officer Jake Hoyt, played by Ethan Hawke, as he undergoes evaluation under the watchful eye of the experienced Detective Alonzo Harris, portrayed by Denzel Washington. A decorated narcotics officer, Alonzo has the potential to catapult Jake’s career forward. As they ride together in Alonzo’s vehicle, the duo encounters members of Mara Salvatrucha engaging in drug transactions at a local park. Rather than making arrests, Alonzo opts to confiscate the drugs and surprisingly urges Jake to take a hit of the marijuana.
Full summary
The whole story of Training Day, scene by scene
Training Day Box Office
Training Day grossed $104.9 million worldwide. $76.6 million came from the US and Canada and $28.2 million (27%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$104.9M
- US & Canada
- $76.6M
- International
- $28.2M
Training Day Awards & Nominations
Training Day won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Leading Role. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2002, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win5 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 2002 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Actor in a Leading Role – Denzel Washington
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Ethan Hawke
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2002 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Denzel Washington
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Ethan Hawke
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Golden Globes 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Denzel Washington
Training Day Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 4 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer Modern Trailer
- Trailer 4K Trailer
- Featurette Denzel Washington Wins Best Actor | 74th Oscars (2002)
How Well Do You Know Training Day?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the rookie cop being mentored in 'Training Day'?
Cars in Training Day
91 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Typ 1C.
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1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Main role -
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Typ 1C Important role -
1992 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1985 Ford Thunderbird Minor role
Training Day Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “ตำรวจระห่ำ ... คดไม่เป็น” and “训练日”.
- Also known as
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- ตำรวจระห่ำ ... คดไม่เป็น
- 训练日
- Training Day (Día de entrenamiento)
- Dia de Treino
- Тренировочный день
- İlk Gün
- Dzień próby
- Kiképzés
- Ziua instrucției
- Ημέρα εκπαίδευσης
- יום אימונים מסוכן
- Dia de Treinamento
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- Jour de formation
- 트레이닝 데이
- Dan za trening
- Тренировъчен ден
- 震撼教育
- Тренувальний день
- Training day: Dia d’entrenament
- トレーニング デイ
- Išbandymų diena
- Día de entrenamiento
- يوم التدريب
- Ngày Huấn Luyện
- روز آموزش, საწვრთნელი დღე
- 邊緣特訓
- Treeningpäev
- कयामत का दिन
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Training Day FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Training Day, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Training Day?
Training Day runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Training Day released?
Training Day was released on October 5, 2001.
Who directed Training Day?
Training Day was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
More films by Antoine Fuqua Who is in the cast of Training Day?
Training Day stars Denzel Washington.
How much did Training Day make at the box office?
Training Day grossed $104.9 million worldwide ($76.6 million domestic, $28.2 million international).
How is Training Day rated?
Training Day has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did Training Day win?
Training Day won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Actor in a Leading Role at the Oscars 2002.
Does Training Day have a post-credit scene?
No. Training Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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