Guilty by Association (2003): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2003, Guilty by Association is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Po Johns, running about 80 minutes. “Sometimes first instincts are wrong” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. There is no honor without truth. When gang wars spin out of control in downtown Washington D.C., one man steps onto the battlefirld to hunt down a ruthless killer. A young man has been released from prison and is determined to build a new life for himself. Unfortunately, without any prospects in sight, he gets lured back into the only world he knows....crime. He gets in touch with his former best friend who has since "made it big" as a drug dealer during his time in prison. But what starts out as a partnership which promises to get them both out of the projects, soon turns rotten as money comes between the two. As loyalties are divided, anger and violence erupt... destroying anyone who gets in the way. Innocent victims get caught in the crossfire and its up to one man, Police Lieutenet Redding (Morgan Freeman) to take matters into his own hands and stop the needless deaths before it's too late.

Who’s in it. Guilty by Association stars Morgan Freeman as Lt. Redding, Jammie Patton as Nikki, Bryce Wilson as Kenny and Queen Pen as Agent Pen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, Guilty by Association has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guilty by Association page.

If you liked it. Fans of Guilty by Association tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.