---
title: "Bad Man"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-man-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1267116
imdb_id: "tt30057173"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 57
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Bad Man (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-man-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bad Man is a 2025 action, comedy, and crime film directed toward audiences interested in local law enforcement dynamics. Set in Colt Lake, Tennessee, the story follows Sam Evans as he tackles a meth epidemic, only to be sidelined by the arrival of undercover agent Bobby Gaines.

The film explores the rising suspicions surrounding Gaines despite his heroic reception, unraveling a complex narrative. With a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes, it blends crime and genre elements with a focus on local versus federal tensions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An undercover agent disrupts a local officer's fight against a meth epidemic in Tennessee."

### Why Watch
- Explores a complex narrative as suspicions arise about an undercover agent.
- Features a gritty setting in Colt Lake, Tennessee, tackling a meth epidemic.
- Brings together local ties and federal intervention in a tense dynamic.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It received a 48 percent rating on CSFD.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone involves crime and investigation, with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #colt-lake, #meth-epidemic, #undercover-agent, #local-ties, #complex-narrative, #action-and-crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Crave, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Diliberti
- **Networks / Studios**: Entertainment 360, Hemlock Circle Productions, SSS Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Seann William Scott** as *Bobby Gaines*
- **Johnny Simmons** as *Deputy Sam Evans*
- **Lovi Poe** as *Izzy*
- **Rob Riggle** as *Chief Sandy*
- **Chance Perdomo** as *DJ*
- **Ethan Suplee** as *Dog Downer*
- **Jack Conley** as *Mayor Boone*
- **Marcelle LeBlanc** as *Deb*
- **Andre Hyland** as *Gary*
- **John Patrick Jordan** as *Wayne*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Bad Man?
Streaming availability can be checked through platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is Bad Man worth watching?
It holds a 48 percent rating on CSFD, reflecting mixed viewer reception.

### Q: What is the runtime of Bad Man?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: What is the release date of Bad Man?
The film was released on September 5, 2025 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bad Man — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1267116)
- [Bad Man (2025) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1730145-bad-man/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*