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Narcotics Sergeant Nick Tellis, on leave after a trauma, is called back to investigate the murder of fellow undercover operative Michael Calvess, joined by the victim's unpredictable and brutal ex-partner, Henry Oak. Working together in the back alleys of Detroit, Tellis and Oak delve into a dark investigation that leads them to uncover shocking secrets and question the corruption and morality within the department, encountering unorthodox methods and a brutal truth about Calvess's death.
Starring
Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Chi McBride
Box Office
$12.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Narc earned $12.6M worldwide on a $6.5M budget — a 94% return on investment.
Year context
Narc was released 24 years ago in 2002.
Narc is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (20)
Jason Patric
Det. Sgt. Nick Tellis
Ray Liotta
Det. Lt. Henry Oak
Chi McBride
Cpt. Mitchell Cheevers
Krista Bridges
Audrey Tellis
John Ortiz
Octavio Ruiz
Busta Rhymes
Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery
Richard Chevolleau
Latroy Steeds
Alan van Sprang
Michael Calvess
Anne Openshaw
Kathryn Calvess
Tony De Santis
Medical Examiner Art Harlan
LA
Lloyd Adams
Walter Dandridge
Lina Giornofelice
Jeanine Mueller
A.C. Peterson
Freeman Franks
Bishop Brigante
Eugene "Deacon" Sheps
Stacey Farber
Young Kathryn
Paulino Nunes
Officer Ellis Breaves
DL
Dan Leis
Elvin Dowd
Mallory James Mahoney
Calvess' Daughter
Booth Savage
Cecil Mitchum
TP
Thomas Patrice
Officer Marcotte
BOX OFFICE
$6.5M
Budget
$12.6M
Revenue
+94%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (5)
Splendid Film
Julius R. Nasso Productions
Tiara Blu Films
Cruise/Wagner Productions
Emmett/Furla Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (571 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$6,500,000
Box Office
$12,633,747
Profit
+$6,133,747
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Narc about?
Narcotics Sergeant Nick Tellis, on leave after a trauma, is called back to investigate the murder of fellow undercover operative Michael Calvess, joined by the victim's unpredictable and brutal ex-partner, Henry Oak. Working together in the back alleys of Detroit, Tellis and Oak delve into a dark investigation that leads them to uncover shocking secrets and question the corruption and morality within the department, encountering unorthodox methods and a brutal truth about Calvess's death.
How long is Narc?
Narc has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Narc?
The cast of Narc includes Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Chi McBride, Krista Bridges, John Ortiz.
How much did Narc make at the box office?
Narc earned $12,633,747 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $6,500,000.
What is the rating of Narc?
Narc has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 571 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Crime
Drama
Mystery
Thriller