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Inside Man

2023 · 87 min

A gritty, tense undercover crime drama that keeps you on edge as morality blurs.

Directed by
Danny A. Abeckaser
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Starring
Emile Hirsch, Jake Cannavale, Lucy Hale
Overview
Based on true events. A disgraced police detective seeking redemption goes undercover to expose a violent crime syndicate. But as he sinks deeper into the mob, the price for absolution may be higher than he can afford.

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Stream in the UK
  • Channel 101 Amazon Channel
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Danny A. Abeckaser
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Starring
Emile Hirsch, Jake Cannavale, Lucy Hale
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How it feels

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • redemption
  • crime
  • betrayal
  • identity
  • morality
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
crime, thriller, drama
Directed by
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Written by
Kosta Kondilopoulos
Starring
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Cinematography
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Runtime
87 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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