Training Day (2001)
A rookie cop's first day becomes a relentless, gritty descent into a corrupt detective's pulpy underworld.
On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.
How intense is Training Day?
Training Day is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Training Day feels like
- Tone
- grittytensepulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Training Day
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Training Day for you?
Is Training Day scary?
Only a little. Training Day has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Training Day gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Training Day sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Training Day OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Training Day?
Training Day runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Training Day?
Training Day is streaming on MGM+ and The Roku Channel.
Does Training Day have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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