---
title: "Dark Blue"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-blue-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4911
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Dark Blue (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-blue-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dark Blue is a 2002 crime, thriller, and drama film directed and released with a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes, carrying an R rating. The story follows a robbery homicide investigation that takes place during the Rodney King riots, prompting a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.

The film explores institutional corruption and police tactics against a significant historical backdrop. Its cultural context is tied directly to the period of the Rodney King riots, blending historical tension with a fictional crime investigation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A corrupt LAPD officer questions his tactics during the Rodney King riots."

### Why Watch
- Explores a robbery homicide investigation set against the backdrop of the Rodney King riots.
- Features a corrupt LAPD officer who must confront his own tactics.
- Combines crime, thriller, and drama genres into a feature film runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film contains mature content and carries an R rating.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for one hour and fifty-eight minutes with a tone suited to crime, thriller, and drama genres under an R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #lapd, #rodney-king-riots, #crime, #thriller, #drama, #corruption, #homicide-investigation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-blue-2002#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ron Shelton
- **Networks / Studios**: Intermedia Films, IM Filmproduktion, Cosmic Picture

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kurt Russell** as *Eldon Perry*
- **Scott Speedman** as *Bobby Keough*
- **Michael Michele** as *Beth Williamson*
- **Brendan Gleeson** as *Jack van Meter*
- **Ving Rhames** as *Arthur Holland*
- **Kurupt** as *Darryl Orchard*
- **Dash Mihok** as *Gary Sidwell*
- **Jonathan Banks** as *James Barcomb*
- **Lolita Davidovich** as *Sally Perry*
- **Khandi Alexander** as *Janelle Holland*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Dark Blue (2002)?
Streaming availability can be checked through current platform providers listed on the movie database page.

### Q: Is Dark Blue worth watching?
It is a crime, thriller, and drama film that runs for one hour and fifty-eight minutes and carries an R rating.

### Q: What is the runtime of Dark Blue?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes.

### Q: What is the historical setting of the film?
The story is set during the Rodney King riots.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dark Blue — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4911)

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