# Street Kings (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/street-kings-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 51% |
| Critic Score | 28% |
| Audience Score | 50% |
| Metascore | 55/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.8/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | David Ayer |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 109 min |

## Quick answer

Street Kings (2008) earns a 51% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. David Ayer’s dirty-cop thriller — Reeves’ detective navigates LAPD corruption with Forest Whitaker. Critics and audiences diverge (28% critic vs 50% audience). Metascore 55/100. Directed by David Ayer.

## Critics consensus

David Ayer’s dirty-cop thriller — Reeves’ detective navigates LAPD corruption with Forest Whitaker.

## Synopsis

Tom Ludlow is a disillusioned L.A. Police Officer, rarely playing by the rules and haunted by the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in the execution of a fellow officer, he is forced to go up against the cop culture he's been a part of his entire career, ultimately leading him to question the loyalties of everyone around him.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans, Hugh Laurie, Naomie Harris, Cedric the Entertainer, Martha Higareda, Common, Angela Sun, Jay Mohr

## Common questions

**Is Street Kings worth watching?**
Street Kings holds a 51% Celluloid Score. David Ayer’s dirty-cop thriller — Reeves’ detective navigates LAPD corruption with Forest Whitaker.

**What is Street Kings about?**
Tom Ludlow is a disillusioned L.A. Police Officer, rarely playing by the rules and haunted by the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in the execution of a fellow officer, he is forced to go up against the cop culture he's been a part of his entire career, ultimately leading him to question the loyalties of everyone around him.

**Who directed Street Kings?**
Street Kings (2008) was directed by David Ayer.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Street Kings?**
51% — the average of five public sources: critics 28%, audience 50%, Metascore 55/100, Letterboxd 2.8/5, and IMDb 6.8/10.

**Where can I watch Street Kings?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Street Kings page for current options.

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