The Presidio

The Presidio

He didn't want to share the murder investigation. There's no way he's going to share his daughter.

Directed by Peter Hyams

Produced by Paramount Pictures

198897 min5.8 / 10

A procedural thriller that weaves together a murder investigation with interpersonal tension between former military rivals now forced to cooperate, complicated by a romantic entanglement.

Jay Austin is now a civilian police detective. Colonel Caldwell was his commanding officer years before when he left the military police over a disagreement over the handling of a drunk driver. Now a series of murders that cross jurisdictions force them to work together again. That Austin is now dating Caldwell's daughter is not helping their relationship.

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  • Is The Presidio sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is The Presidio violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Presidio scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Presidio easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Presidio end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity49

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Surprise21

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Love15

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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