The Force (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2017, The Force is a documentary film directed by Peter Nicks, running about 80 minutes. “A Film About The Oakland Police Department” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Force presents a cinema vérité look deep inside the long-troubled Oakland Police Department as it struggles to confront federal demands for reform, a popular uprising following events in Ferguson, MO, and an explosive scandal.
Who’s in it. The Force stars Juan-Carlos Zapata as Bridesgroom.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Force has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Force page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Force (2017)?
- In US, The Force is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Force worth watching?
- The Force holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Force?
- The Force stars Juan-Carlos Zapata.
- When was The Force released?
- The Force was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.