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Running With the Devil

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A tenacious federal agent traces the supply line of a group of cagey and experienced cocaine dealers.
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Rex Reed Observer 09/23/2019
1/4
Ho-hum. Running with the Devil is yet another generic drug trade thriller that defies coherence, embraces clichés, and wastes the time and talent of Nicolas Cage. Go to Full Review
Dennis Harvey Variety 09/20/2019
What might in other hands have played as a tragedy is lent further emotional distance by the fact that there are almost no innocent victims here. Go to Full Review
Noel Murray Los Angeles Times 09/19/2019
It almost doesn't matter that it doesn't make a lick of sense. Go to Full Review
Brent McKnight The Last Thing I See 06/26/2020
D
There's a lot going on in Running With the Devil, but also somehow absolutely nothing at all. It jumbles together too many storylines, drug movie clichés, flat characters, and an epic cast of B-movie all stars. Go to Full Review
Andrew Stover Film Threat 12/30/2019
7/10
If you want to see a film about how the Columbian drug trade process works, then this movie is for you. If you like films like Sicario or Traffic, this may be right up your alley... Go to Full Review
Sean Burns North Shore Movies 10/03/2019
As long as the movie sticks with Fishburne it's a blast. Unfortunately, Cabell has bigger ambitions. Go to Full Review
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rik b @Rikbattaglia Dec 8 This was a good movie. It's not a masterpiece, but it works and I really enjoyed it. Everyone in this did their parts very well and I am surprised at some of the negative comments. I wasn't bored one second. See more Michael F Oct 14 Awful awful movie with some actors I used to like. Unbelievable timeline of cocaine being transported from its source near the Columbian/Bolivian border across the Gulf of Mexico, through Mexico, through the States (California, Nevada, Idaho, Washington and then, with Skidoos (in the summer) to British Columbia. Another USA slap to Canada re: drugs and being inept at law enforcement. Give me (and Canada!) a break. The last scene where an FBI Agent in charge murders Nicolas Cage is so ridiculous that my spelling out the stupid ending should do YOU a great favour— skip this one! See more Frans B @FransB May 1 Not as bad as majority of reviews. All actors are convincing in character. Could have been written with more coherence and direction, cinematography is good but seems half heartedly directed. Such a great cast, all that talent could have been better utilized. A lot seemingly unconnected events happening, which makes story sometimes feels convoluted. See more dave e @caseyeisenman 08/28/2024 I don't know why such bad reviews, I enjoyed this film. I mean it's not an academy award film, but a very real look into cocaine travel. Great actors and I give it 3 1/2 stars. See more 08/26/2024 It's not a blatant caricature of the cocaine trade. But it falls short on nuance and acting and the ending feels rushed. Both Fishburne and Cage deliver watered down performances and they were as good as it got. Mediocre directing and predictable script missed a chance of a much better portrayal of the deadly and costly drug war. Watch it with low expectations and you might enjoy it. Just keep in mind that it barely scratches the surface. See more Christine B 03/02/2024 It was so interesting how this story is told and how the characters ultimately converge. I could do with a little less of the vulgar sex scenes with Laurence Fishburne (great actor) which is why I gave it 4 stars, but you can always FF through that. Don't trust all these negative reviews. It was so cool to see the map graphic from time to time in the movie to see how the drugs travel and how the cost goes up with each stop. Just try watching it. Unique, cool movie with all great actors to support the plot. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A tenacious federal agent traces the supply line of a group of cagey and experienced cocaine dealers.
Director
Jason Cabell
Producer
Michael Mendelsohn, Jim Steele
Screenwriter
Jason Cabell
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
Patriot Pictures, Jaguar Bite
Rating
R (Drug Use|Disturbing Images|Language|Strong Sexual Content|Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 20, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 20, 2019
Runtime
1h 40m
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