Striking Distance (1993)

15% of critics liked it
(20 reviews)
39% of users liked it
(26,372 ratings)

A maverick Pittsburgh policeman loses his job after he shares his suspicion that one of his colleagues is a serial killer. This thriller centers on his hunt to prove his point, a search that becomes more desperate when the killer begins killing the cop's female associates. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 41 min.
Directed By: Rowdy Herrington
Written By: Rowdy Herrington
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Sep 17, 1993 Wide
On DVD: Mar 6, 2001
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

James Plath, Movie Metropolis
Striking Distance is set and filmed in Pittsburgh, where apparently the three rivers are full of red herrings.
Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews
Like the box of generic corn flakes, Striking Distance isn't so terrible, but you'll forget it the second you're done with it. [Blu-ray]
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A troubled production (reshoots, release-date postponements) that turned out to be surprisingly watchable.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
One of Bruce Willis' most disposable and formulaic action potboilers. I'm a big fan of the Willis, and even I have no patience for "Striking Distance."
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
A mess, although the stars do what they can with the scattershot screenplay
Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Not one of Willis' best efforts; very formulaic and uninteresting.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Fails to deliver anything remotely original.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Jani H

"Who's the best cop now?" When a film's director is named Rowdy Herrington, a name that reminds me of a bad SNL character, the film's gotta be... something something. Herrington has faded from the biz and Willis had his disappointments of his career at the… More
"Who's the best cop now?" When a film's director is named Rowdy Herrington, a name that reminds me of a bad SNL character, the film's gotta be... something something. Herrington has faded from the biz and Willis had his disappointments of his career at the time of this movie. Why Herrington didn't continue making movies is probably because of 'Striking Distance' and his earlier attempt of becoming the next Spielberg... 'Road House'. I'm not gonna go into details about the movie, because there really isn't anything good mentioning about it. Willis is Willis and there's a lot of known faces but to be honest... they all suck. Their acting sucks and the script, which sucks, can be thanked for that. It just doesn't give any good material to work on. In the end, 'Striking Distance' will not be remembered at all. Instantly forgotten and a shameful piece of work in Willis' CV. Skip it away now!
Dean !

A very good action thriller as a cop thinks another cop might be a serial killer. Plenty of good action scenes, and twists guessing the killer. A very strong cast line up as well. If you've not seen this it's worth checking out!
danny d

pretty decent action flick
Drew S

One of those dumb potboiler thrillers that gets a ridiculous amount of play on TNT because it's cheap and yet has recognizable faces.
Jason S

Actually a good action movie.
xGary X

Bruce Willis as cop on boat /love interest/killer with a grudge blah blah blah.
Dean M

Cool thriller where Bruce Willis goes on water in his cop investigate for a serial killer and I like his attitude.
David S

A film from a low period in Willis' career, this really is a load of old tosh. The story is nothing special and the actors (Willis included) are only going through the motions. Sarah Jessica Parker is absolutely awful and the killer is bloody obvious. One to watch (in a double… More
A film from a low period in Willis' career, this really is a load of old tosh. The story is nothing special and the actors (Willis included) are only going through the motions. Sarah Jessica Parker is absolutely awful and the killer is bloody obvious. One to watch (in a double bill with Colour of Night) with a few beers and a few mates so that you can have a few laughs at how awful it all is.
Lee K

ok willis flick that has him portraying a riverboat cop in this half decent cop thriller

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Cast

            Bruce Willis as Tom Hardy

            Sarah Jessica Parker as Jo Christman

            Dennis Farina as Nick Detillo

            Tom Sizemore as Danny Detillo

            Brion James as Detective Eddie Eiler

            Robert Pastorelli as Jimmy Detillo

            Timothy Busfield as Tony Sacco

            John Mahoney as Vince Hardy

            Andre Braugher as Frank Morris

            Tom Atkins as Uncle Fred

            Edward Gero as Officer Lulley

            Mike Hodge as Don Penderman

            Ed Hooks as Gunther

            Jodi Long as Kim Lee

            Andrea Martin as Newscaster

            Roscoe Orman as Detective Sid McClelland

            Jeffrey J. Stephan as Dispatcher

            Bob Gould as Kesser

            Andrew May as Officer Schultz

            Bruce Kirkpatrick as Card Player

            Janette Caldwell as Cheryl Putnam

            Michael Canavan as Cousin Gary

            Gareth Williams as Chick

            Lawrence Mandley as Bailiff

            Erik Jensen as Kid on Steps

            Pam Dixon Mickelson
            
            Julianna McCarthy as Judge
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