Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Eva Mendes

On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears as.

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85% liked it

164,108 ratings

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72% liked it

152 critics

R, 2 hrs. 3 min.

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Release Date: October 5, 2001

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DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004

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  • October 1, 2009
    Not bad. Washington is great but Hawke is annoying. Turn off before switching on!
  • February 28, 2009
    I've never heard the word "fuck" so many times in all my life. It was a gritty, realistic movie about what it must be like to work in narcotics.
  • December 17, 2008
    Washington sees the light as Pacino and DeNiro have, that it's good to play the bad guy. Appropriately gritty, this even makes Ethan Hawke seem effective.
  • November 11, 2008
    "antoine fuckyeah!!!" who delivered us shooter, king arthur and tears of the sun directs another solid piece of work with training day. it's like an old fashioned thriller but modern. denzel was on fire and hawke wasn't far behind. i honestly enjoyed watching this as much as the ...( read more)first times i'd watched films such as l.a. confidential or seven. yes,... really great film
  • September 12, 2008
    Ethan is my man! I didn't realize how good of an actor he was until I saw this movie...thats the type of man I want to marry: one that will die for his beliefs
  • October 28, 2009
    Very good movie. The ending was a bit of a surprise though.
  • October 27, 2009
    it has a GREAT actor, I need not say more
  • October 24, 2009
    Another good movie spoiled by a lousy ending.The alternative ending wouldve been much better
  • October 24, 2009
    A technical marvel of film making. Definately a movie lovers film. Actually, I don't really know what that means. I guess you like it more when you can appreciate the art of the set up. Lighting, position, the mise-en-scene here is worth noticing. Now, there are parts that kept i...( read more)t from being great. I think Ethan Hawke had some potential here and . . . well, he didn't waste all of it. I betcha he put a lot of effort and time into the character but he never really came out and surprised. Not like Denzel did but hey, who can blame him? I'd be upstaged by Denzel Washington too. Wouldn't you?
  • October 23, 2009
    I love it!! So brilliant and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout :D

Critic Reviews


October 5, 2001
David Edelstein, Slate

Giving Alonso a melodramatic secret -- a reason for this particular behavior on this particular day -- trivializes the whole exercise. full review

October 5, 2001
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

While Training Day is a violent film, its brutality takes place in a believable moral universe and isn't just tossed in to give us a thrill. full review

October 5, 2001
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Here's a cop drama with some brutal smarts, rather than dumb brutality and smart-alecky one-liners. full review

October 5, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

For its kinetic energy and acting zeal, I enjoyed the movie. I like it when actors go for broke. full review

October 4, 2001
Claudia Puig, USA Today

With its unflinching style, Training Day can be hard to sit through at times. But it's worth the discomfort for the adrenaline rush of the plot and Washington's compelling performance. full review

September 18, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Washington, who just keeps getting better, is a sparking, snapping live wire in the role of Detective Sgt. Alonzo Harris. full review

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Comments


  • vanvanera94
    April 17, 2009
    TE ADORO DENZEL
  • elsheikhalassam
    September 24, 2008

    This film is beautiful and amazing
    Avlamy a favorite
  • JacksInsomnia85
    December 13, 2007
    That song is Still D.R.E by Dr Dre on chronic 2001
  • GOSAXONS
    October 10, 2007
    this is the best acting by denzel that i have ever seen, that and the amazing directing makes me give this movie 5 stars
  • OneMoreWeekandover
    July 25, 2007
    What's The Name Of That Song That Comes Out In Training Day When Denzel Washington Tells Ethan Hawke That They Aren't Going To The Office That The Car Is The Office?
  • steamroller0072000
    July 7, 2007
    The man really step out of his confort zone.
  • OneMoreWeekandover
    June 30, 2007
    One Of My Favorite Movies.
  • fb544415842
    May 30, 2007
    I liked the BAD Guy for denzel for a change. Gotta have me some Denzel !! Great movie
  • tlantfordy5
    May 6, 2007
    I like dis guy
  • wattsshante2008
    April 13, 2007
    Denzel is so fine in this movie it dont make no sense

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