Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- propulsive
- casual movie night
- action movie marathon
What critics said
Critics found the central buddy pairing affable but judged the comedy half-hearted and the film largely formulaic, with substantial deviations from its source novel.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Spenser investigates the murders of two former colleagues and pursues corruption involving Boston police.
The experienced ex-cop Spenser recruits the brash MMA fighter Hawk to help investigate the killings.
Spenser, Hawk, and foul-mouthed Cissy pursue a murder conspiracy through an action-comedy register.
Recently released from prison, Spenser returns to dangerous work to bring former colleagues’ killers to justice.
Films like Spenser Confidential, and why
The Other Guys
Shares the buddy-cop action comedy format, wisecracking protagonists, and corruption-driven investigation.
The Nice Guys
Combines an ex-law-enforcement protagonist, organized corruption, comic banter, and brisk action.
Cop Out
Features a tough outsider confronting police corruption through a violent, humorous crime investigation.
Movie Details
- Director
- Peter Berg
- Release Date
- 2020-03-06
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (2580)
Cast
- Mark Wahlberg
- Winston Duke
- Alan Arkin
- Iliza Shlesinger
- Michael Gaston
- Bokeem Woodbine
- Marc Maron
- James DuMont
- Post Malone
- Colleen Camp
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Spenser Confidential about?
- An ex-cop recruits a volatile MMA fighter and his sharp-tongued ex-girlfriend to uncover a murderous corruption scheme in Boston.
- What is Spenser Confidential like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Spenser Confidential as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Spenser Confidential violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Spenser Confidential as moderate.
- What did critics think of Spenser Confidential?
- Critics found the central buddy pairing affable but judged the comedy half-hearted and the film largely formulaic, with substantial deviations from its source novel.
- Which films are like Spenser Confidential?
- Films with a similar feel include The Other Guys, The Nice Guys, and Cop Out.
- How long is Spenser Confidential?
- Spenser Confidential runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Spenser Confidential?
- In United States, Spenser Confidential streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
