Cop Land (1997)
A small-town sheriff uncovers a deadly conspiracy among big-city cops, forcing a tense, gritty choice.
Freddy Heflin is the sheriff of a place everyone calls “Cop Land” — a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big city police officers he’s long admired. Yet something ugly is taking place behind the town’s peaceful facade. And when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law.
How intense is Cop Land?
Cop Land is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Cop Land feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpytense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Cop Land
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Is Cop Land scary?
No. Cop Land is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Cop Land gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Cop Land sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Cop Land OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Cop Land?
Cop Land runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Cop Land?
Cop Land is streaming on Paramount+, Peacock and Tubi.
Does Cop Land have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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