Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- gritty
- tense
- aggressive
- action movie night
- 1990s film marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a well-crafted, forcefully directed action thriller elevated by its cast, while some viewed its characters as clichéd and its camcorder device as gimmicky.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The map and hidden cache of stolen gold propel Vince, Don, and the gang into conflict.
The abandoned East St. Louis factory confines the protagonists and gang members during the extended confrontation.
Arkansas firemen Vince and Don are trapped in a gang-controlled environment after witnessing a murder.
King James and Savon argue over how to eliminate the trespassers while the gang's operation unravels.
Films like Trespass, and why
The Warriors
urban crime action, gang conflict, hard-edged atmosphere, and escalating siege tension
Judgment Night
stylized urban thriller, criminal factions, pursuit, and compressed high-pressure action
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
treasure hunt structure, criminal danger, and gritty action-comedy energy
Colors
gangland violence, ensemble criminal dynamics, and forceful genre direction
Movie Details
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Release Date
- 1992-12-25
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (226)
Cast
- Bill Paxton
- Ice-T
- William Sadler
- Ice Cube
- Art Evans
- De'voreaux White
- Bruce A. Young
- Glenn Plummer
- Stoney Jackson
- T.E. Russell
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Trespass about?
- Two Arkansas firemen become trapped in a gang-controlled factory after discovering stolen gold and witnessing a murder.
- What is Trespass like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Trespass as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Trespass violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Trespass as graphic.
- What did critics think of Trespass?
- Critics generally found the film a well-crafted, forcefully directed action thriller elevated by its cast, while some viewed its characters as clichéd and its camcorder device as gimmicky.
- Which films are like Trespass?
- Films with a similar feel include The Warriors, Judgment Night, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, and Colors.
- How long is Trespass?
- Trespass runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Trespass?
- In United States, Trespass is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
