Narc

Narc

Directed by Joe Carnahan

Produced by Splendid Film, Julius R. Nasso Productions

2002105 min6.8 / 10

A gritty neo-noir crime thriller that uses a murder investigation to expose institutional corruption and moral compromise within law enforcement.

Narcotics Sergeant Nick Tellis, on leave after a trauma, is called back to investigate the murder of fellow undercover operative Michael Calvess, joined by the victim's unpredictable and brutal ex-partner, Henry Oak. Working together in the back alleys of Detroit, Tellis and Oak delve into a dark investigation that leads them to uncover shocking secrets and question the corruption and morality within the department, encountering unorthodox methods and a brutal truth about Calvess's death.

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  • Is Narc scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.

  • Is Narc violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Narc easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Narc one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 85% of films.

  • Does Narc end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Narc sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity21

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Narc

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Narc

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Narc, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Narc, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Narc, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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