# Training Day (2001)

> A rookie narcotics officer’s first day becomes a relentless moral survival test under the command of a charismatic, corrupt veteran.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1392

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
- Director: Antoine Fuqua
- Cast: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger, Harris Yulin, Raymond J. Barry, Cliff Curtis, Dr. Dre
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139654/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: gritty, tense, paranoid, late night thriller viewing, crime movie marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of morality and corruption in the line of duty.

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