Serpico (1973)
An honest New York cop exposes widespread corruption, facing betrayal from his own department.
New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.
How intense is Serpico?
Serpico has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Serpico feels like
- Tone
- grittyearnestsuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Serpico
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Serpico for you?
Is Serpico scary?
No. Serpico is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Serpico gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Serpico sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Serpico 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 Serpico?
Serpico runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream Serpico?
Serpico is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube (free) and Tubi.
Does Serpico have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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