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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

2009, English. Directed by Werner Herzog.

The only criminal he can't catch is himself.

Terrence McDonagh is a New Orleans Police sergeant, who receives a medal and a promotion to lieutenant for heroism during Hurricane Katrina. Due to his heroic act, McDonagh injures his back and becomes addicted to prescription pain medication. He then finds himself involved with a drug dealer who is suspected of murdering a family of African immigrants.

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Runtime
2h 2m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.2/10 from 1,346 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India.

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Released
11 September 2009
Country
United States of America, Germany
Written by
William M. Finkelstein
Budget
$25M
Box office
$11M
police brutalitycorruptiongamblingblackmailnew orleans, louisianahallucinationorganized crimeshootoutdrug dealingpolice corruptionpolicemanillegal drugsmurder investigationhurricane katrina

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Is Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 1,346 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans?

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).

Does Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans on?

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans?

If you liked Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, try The Big Easy, Training Day, Dark City.

Who directed Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans?

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer.

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