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Training Day
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Antoine Fuqua. With Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTOn his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Training Day.
MoviHero lists October 5, 2001 as the release date for Training Day. Antoine Fuqua is the listed director. The listed cast includes Denzel Washington as Alonzo, Ethan Hawke as Jake, Scott Glenn as Roger, Tom Berenger as Stan Gursky. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 5, 2001
GenresDrama · Crime · Action
Runtime2h 2m
DirectorAntoine Fuqua
CastDenzel Washington as Alonzo, Ethan Hawke as Jake, Scott Glenn as Roger, Tom Berenger as Stan Gursky
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Training Day right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Training Day runs 2h 2m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 7,014 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“This Film has to be one of the most intense shows I’ve seen .”
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“Ethan Hawke is on great form here as the rookie "Jake" assigned to the street-wise "Alonzo" (Denzel Washington) so he can learn the ropes on…”
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“Great urban thriller Ethan Hawke plays Hoyt, a rookie cop on his first 24-hour training day with the L.A.P.D.”
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“Denzel Washington is sensational in this, the plot might not quite match his performance but 'Training Day' is still a great watch.”
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“This movie is meh at best. The plot is so-so. This isn't anything to write home about. You could make it into a B-Movie and…”
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