Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "alcoholic-cop"

1. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

R | 115 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit.

Director: Martin McDonagh | Stars: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Caleb Landry Jones

Votes: 555,419 | Gross: $54.51M

2. Detroit: Become Human (2018 Video Game)

M | Action, Adventure, Drama

Take control of three androids in their quest to discover who they really are.

Director: David Cage | Stars: Valorie Curry, Bryan Dechart, Jesse Williams, Audrey Boustani

Votes: 22,976

3. Safe Haven (I) (2013)

PG-13 | 115 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.

Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, Cobie Smulders, David Lyons

Votes: 116,530 | Gross: $71.35M

4. Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)

R | 118 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh pursue a former LAPD officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.

Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo

Votes: 178,595 | Gross: $144.73M

5. The Car (1977)

PG | 96 min | Action, Horror, Mystery

A small desert town is terrorized by a powerful, seemingly possessed car, and the local sheriff may be the only one who can stop it.

Director: Elliot Silverstein | Stars: James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley, R.G. Armstrong

Votes: 11,674

6. The Killer Inside Me (2010)

R | 109 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A West Texas Deputy Sheriff is slowly unmasked as a psychotic killer.

Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Ned Beatty

Votes: 35,746 | Gross: $0.21M

7. Backstrom (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The Portland Police Bureau's Elite Special Crimes Unit is led by Det. Lt. Everett Backstrom, an alcoholic smoker whose health is failing, but he takes on cases in special circumstances.

Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 9,876

8. Code of Silence (1985)

R | 100 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A Chicago cop is caught in the middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take down an irresponsible cop.

Director: Andrew Davis | Stars: Chuck Norris, Henry Silva, Bert Remsen, Mike Genovese

Votes: 9,404 | Gross: $20.35M

9. The Calling (I) (2014)

R | 108 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Detective Hazel Micallef hasn't had much to worry about in the sleepy town of Fort Dundas until a string of gruesome murders in the surrounding countryside brings her face to face with a serial killer driven by a higher calling.

Director: Jason Stone | Stars: Susan Sarandon, Gil Bellows, Ellen Burstyn, Topher Grace

Votes: 9,208

10. Abandon (2002)

PG-13 | 99 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

An investigation of a college student's missing boyfriend becomes quite strange when she begins to see him periodically.

Director: Stephen Gaghan | Stars: Katie Holmes, Benjamin Bratt, Charlie Hunnam, Zooey Deschanel

Votes: 10,169 | Gross: $10.73M

11. Wolfcop (2014)

Unrated | 79 min | Comedy, Horror

As a series of strange and violent events begin to occur, an alcoholic policeman realizes that he has been turned into a werewolf as part of a larger plan.

Director: Lowell Dean | Stars: Leo Fafard, Amy Matysio, Sarah Lind, Corinne Conley

Votes: 7,586

12. The Escort III (1999 Video)

R | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Disillusioned elderly hardboiled cop investigates the murder of a business woman with connections to a firm that serves as a front for an escort service. When the main suspect is also killed, a blackmail conspiracy emerges.

Director: Jim Wynorski | Stars: Ross Hagen, Tim Abell, Tane McClure, Griffin Drew

Votes: 173

13. The Last Deadly Mission (2008)

Not Rated | 125 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A washed-up Marseilles cop (Auteuil) earns a chance at redemption by protecting a woman from the man who killed her parents as he is about to be released from prison.

Director: Olivier Marchal | Stars: Daniel Auteuil, Olivia Bonamy, Catherine Marchal, Francis Renaud

Votes: 6,510

14. Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys (2008 TV Movie)

47 min | Comedy

It has been one year since the boys have become rich. Julian decided to keep the money safe, but when it comes time for everyone to get their share, the money is lost forever.

Director: Mike Clattenburg | Stars: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, John Dunsworth, Patrick Roach

Votes: 3,954

15. Ghost of New Orleans (2011)

R | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

In post-Katrina New Orleans, a disgraced detective encounters the ghost of a murdered woman who wants to help him identify her killer.

Director: Predrag Antonijevic | Stars: Josh Lucas, Terrence Howard, Lake Bell, Sharon Leal

Votes: 1,084

16. Creep (1995)

Unrated | 91 min | Horror, Mystery

Angus, a psycho, escapes from prison and hooks up with his stripper sister, Kascha. Some death ensues eventually leading him to cross paths with a police captain, David who has a daughter, ... See full summary »

Director: Tim Ritter | Stars: Kathy Willets, Joel D. Wynkoop, Patricia Paul, Tom Karr

Votes: 270

17. Crackerjack (1994)

R | 96 min | Action, Thriller

A cop on vacation at a mountain resort comes to the rescue when the resort is taken over by violent criminals.

Director: Michael Mazo | Stars: Thomas Ian Griffith, Nastassja Kinski, Christopher Plummer, George Touliatos

Votes: 872

18. Schutzengel (2012)

130 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A troubled veteran from the war in Afghanistan works to protect an orphaned teenager who witnessed a murder from the killer's henchmen.

Director: Til Schweiger | Stars: Numan Acar, Volker Albers, Loyd Bateman, Gode Benedix

Votes: 4,366

19. Black Dahlia (2006 Video)

Not Rated | 81 min | Crime, Horror

Three psychopaths go on a killing spree, recreating the Black Dahlia murder.

Director: Ulli Lommel | Stars: Elissa Dowling, Sutton Christopher, Christian Behm, Jack Quinn

Votes: 1,023

20. The Naked Country (1985)

90 min | Action, Drama, Romance

A rancher comes in conflict with a gang of renegade Aborigines on the run from their tribe's posse. They try to kill him, but he gets away and hides in the woods. His posh wife and her lover, a local alcoholic cop, go to rescue him.

Director: Tim Burstall | Stars: John Stanton, Rebecca Gilling, Ivar Kants, Tommy Lewis

Votes: 120

21. The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942)

Approved | 66 min | Horror, Mystery

A mysterious vigilante known as "Dr. Rx" strikes again. Assigned to the case is private detective Jerry Church but the crimes are baffling and involve strangulation and a possible attempt to implant a gorilla's brain into a human body.

Director: William Nigh | Stars: Patric Knowles, Lionel Atwill, Anne Gwynne, Samuel S. Hinds

Votes: 605

22. Drunk & Disorderly (2012 TV Short)

10 min | Short, Comedy

An alcoholic beat cop and her short-fused partner take on demeaning assignments from their sadistic chief while trying to keep their personal lives from unraveling on the mean streets of Oakland.

Director: David Punch | Stars: Laura Kightlinger, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Patton Oswalt, Phill Lewis

23. Begierde - Mord im Zeichen des Zen (2015 TV Movie)

89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Near the city of Aachen, a young Japanese monk is walking around in the forest with a distant look in his eyes--and a head wound. He does not respond to questions from the local police, and... See full summary »

Director: Brigitte Bertele | Stars: Melika Foroutan, Anian Zollner, Barry Atsma, Frank Seppeler

Votes: 77

24. The Bold Ones: The Protectors (1969–1970)
Episode: Draw a Straight Man (1969)

60 min | Drama

A witness to a burglary gives information indicating that someone on the police force was involved, leaving Danforth in the uncomfortable position of trying to find out which of his men may be on the take.

Director: William Hale | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Hari Rhodes, Michael Bell, Celeste Yarnall

25. Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode: Out of the Frying Pan... (1975)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

After a night drinking, an off-duty cop and his friend are attacked by a group of thieves. The friend is killed with the cop's gun. Though ordered to beat duty, the cop, who has battled ... See full summary »

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas

Votes: 130

26. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Deliver Us from Evil (1988)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Frank Hackman returns to make life hell for Crockett - in the most devastating way possible.

Director: George Mendeluk | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 375

27. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Hard Knocks (1989)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Switek sinks into drunkenness and self-destructive behavior after a dangerous mobster forces him to talk his indebted quarterback buddy into throwing a game to pay off his own enormous gambling debts.

Director: Vern Gillum | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 287

28. Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode: The Long Ball (1976)

60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Everyone around Sgt. Pickett knows he drinks too much. But he doesn't admit it to himself, until the department suspends him and his wife leaves.

Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Claude Akins, Herb Edelman, Nora Heflin, Victor Mohica

Votes: 25

29. T.J. Hooker (1982–1986)
Episode: Walk a Straight Line (1983)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When a cop is killed, his partner who is an alcoholic tries to get the man but his addiction impedes him. Hooker tries to get him to get help but he won't admit to his problem.

Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: William Shatner, Adrian Zmed, Heather Locklear, James Darren

Votes: 61

30. King (2011–2012)
Episode: Charlene Francis (2012)

Crime, Drama

King's ex-husband, a Detective Sergeant (Shawn Doyle), has his car stolen. In the back seat is a computer with case files revealing the identity of an undercover officer.

Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: Amy Price-Francis, Alan Van Sprang, Gabriel Hogan, Rossif Sutherland

Votes: 47

31. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Dragon Slayer (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Detective Everett Backstrom and his team investigate when the apparent suicide of a senator's son turns out to be homocide.

Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 519

32. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: The Western Book of the Dead (2015)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A bizarre murder brings together three police officers and a career criminal in the corrupt city of Vinci, California.

Director: Justin Lin | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 16,191

33. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Takes One to Know One (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Backstrom and his team investigate when a youth pastor is found murdered at a church.

Director: Randy Zisk | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 331

34. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Bella (2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The Special Crimes Unit helps investigate an escalating serial arsonist.

Director: Alex Chapple | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 372

35. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: I Am a Bird Now (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When the team investigates the murder of a drag queen blogger, Backstrom declares it a hate crime.

Director: David Boyd | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 310

36. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Bogeyman (2015)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Backstrom and the team have three days to save a teen who was taken by an elusive online predator.

Director: Jeff Woolnough | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 419

37. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Ancient, Chinese, Secret (2015)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

As Backstrom and the SCU investigate the murder of a fortune teller, secrets are revealed.

Director: Sarah Pia Anderson | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 264

38. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Enemy of My Enemies (2015)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Backstrom and his team works with his estranged father to find a suspected eco-terrorist.

Director: Jace Alexander | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 265

39. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It (2015)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The S.C.U. investigates when a young female sex surrogate is found dead.

Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 208

40. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Give 'Til It Hurts (2015)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The team investigates when a hit-and-run leaves a wealthy woman dead.

Director: Rob Hardy | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 228

41. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Maybe Tomorrow (2015)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Paul works the prostitute angle; Frank receives the first casualty in a secret war.

Director: Janus Metz | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 10,388

42. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Night Finds You (2015)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ray, Ani, and Paul are assigned to Casper's murder case. Frank tries to keep his business deals going, even after Caspere's death.

Director: Justin Lin | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 11,633

43. True Detective (2014– )
Episode: Down Will Come (2015)

TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The detail works a pawn shop lead to close in on a suspect in the Caspere case. Frank revisits his past to pay for the present.

Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly

Votes: 11,094

44. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Inescapable Truth (2015)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The team investigates when a witness in a drug investigation escapes from rehab and ends up dead.

Director: Michael Offer | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 219

45. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Corkscrewed (2015)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Valentine's abuser, Dante Trippi, is murdered and left on Backstrom's doorstep.

Director: Jeffrey Walker | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 180

46. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: I Like to Watch (2015)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The investigation into a death at a performance art festival turns up several potential killers.

Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 195

47. Backstrom (2015)
Episode: Rock Bottom (2015)

TV-14 | 47 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Backstrom must make a decision when he suspects his father knows about a meth dealer's activities.

Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Rainn Wilson, Genevieve Angelson, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy

Votes: 216