Street Kings (2008)
A gritty L.A. cop, haunted by loss, unravels a tense conspiracy within his own department.
Tom Ludlow is a disillusioned L.A. Police Officer, rarely playing by the rules and haunted by the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in the execution of a fellow officer, he is forced to go up against the cop culture he's been a part of his entire career, ultimately leading him to question the loyalties of everyone around him.
How intense is Street Kings?
Street Kings is not scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Street Kings feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Street Kings
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Street Kings for you?
Is Street Kings scary?
No. Street Kings is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Street Kings gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Street Kings sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Street Kings OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Street Kings?
Street Kings runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream Street Kings?
Street Kings is streaming on Starz.
Does Street Kings have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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