Internal Affairs

R

Released Jan 12, 1990

1 hr. 57 min.

Crime

Drama

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79%

33 Reviews

Tomatometer

59%

5,000+ Ratings

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In the Los Angeles Police Department, Officer Dennis Peck (Richard Gere) is a divisive figure, loved by those who are loyal to him and looked on with suspicion by others. His disreputable behavior and dubious finances arouse the suspicion of Internal Affairs, and Sgt. Raymond Avila (Andy Garcia) and his partner (Laurie Metcalf) are assigned to investigate. When a series of witnesses are murdered, Avila realizes his life is in danger, along with that of his wife's (Nancy Travis).

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KB B

This was such a compelling movie with great acting and storyline. Richard Gere and Andy Garcia were both exceptional as usual although I don't recall many films where Gere is the bad guy. It might have been interesting to see Gere and Garcia switch parts in this one. It's definitely worth the watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/17/24

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Alec C

Sometimes, the most dangerous of criminals are the ones who hide behind a badge! Dennis Peck is a corrupt cop who hides behind an affable demeanor and a perfect arrest record, only for internal affairs officer Raymond Avilla to catch his scent, leading to a tense game of cat and mouse with Avilla's wife caught in the crossfire. Part crime drama and psychological thriller, this internal struggle of good and evil will leave you breathless!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Lon A

Well acted, interesting plot.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/05/23

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Audience Member

Best make up sex scene ever...

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Donald M

Just BullSh*t...No two ways about it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/13/22

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Audience Member

So boring, I was watching it but spent more time checking my phone. Cop drama that went nowhere and very slowly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/05/22

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Mike Figgis

Director

Richard Gere

Dennis Peck

Andy Garcia

Raymond Avila

Nancy Travis

Kathleen Avila

Laurie Metcalf

Amy Wallace

Richard Bradford

Grieb

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Chris Bennion

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Two hours of sweaty, macho headbutting ensues. Gere’s charming, ruthless sociopath — his glassy eyes and false smile work a treat here — steals the show.

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TIME Magazine

Gere is hypnotic, writer Henry Bean's construction is entertainingly intricate, and director Mike Figgis knows how to turn on a subtle, authentic erotic heat.

Mar 29, 2009

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Variety Staff

Variety

Figgis never lets the pace slow long enough to expose the story's thinness despite, in retrospect, a moderate amount of action.

Apr 9, 2008

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

Internal Affairs has nothing to do with life or police corruption or infidelity as we experience them in the real world. It's actually a position paper on how to titillate the audience... without having a trace of honest regard for the themes it raises.

Rated: 2/4

May 9, 2023

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Brian Susbielles

InSession Film

It blends the lines perfectly where no one is safe and danger lurks at every corner.

Feb 14, 2023

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Common Sense Media Editors

Common Sense Media

You would hope today's lens would be more scrupulous on portrayals of women and people of color, and more original in its stylistic choices, which now look like a roll call of cliches.

Rated: 3/5

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Synopsis

In the Los Angeles Police Department, Officer Dennis Peck (Richard Gere) is a divisive figure, loved by those who are loyal to him and looked on with suspicion by others. His disreputable behavior and dubious finances arouse the suspicion of Internal Affairs, and Sgt. Raymond Avila (Andy Garcia) and his partner (Laurie Metcalf) are assigned to investigate. When a series of witnesses are murdered, Avila realizes his life is in danger, along with that of his wife's (Nancy Travis).

Director: Mike Figgis
Executive Producer: Pierre David, René Malo
Screenwriter: Henry Bean
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 12, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.8M
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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