Movie

Deep Cover

“There's a thin line between catching a criminal... and becoming one.”

★ 6.8(261)19921h 48m

Deep Cover is streaming on History Vault in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Bill Duke
Release date: 1992-04-15
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $16,600,000
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Image Organization

Deep Cover — trailer

About Deep Cover

Deep Cover is a 1992 movie in the Action, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Bill Duke, starring Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum and Victoria Dillard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 261 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Deep Cover in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way up from the bottom undercover, until he reaches the boss.

Cast

Laurence Fishburne

Russell Stevens Jr. / John Hull

Jeff Goldblum

David Jason

Victoria Dillard

Betty McCutcheon

Gregory Sierra

Felix Barbosa

Clarence Williams III

Taft

René Assa

Guzman

Alex Colon

Molto

Roger Guenveur Smith

Eddie

Sydney Lassick

Gopher

Kamala Lopez

Belinda Chacon

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Hernandez

Glynn Turman

Russell Stevens Sr.

Themes & keywords

policeundercoverdrug traffickinginvestigationmurderundercover copdrug tradedrugsblack copinfiltrateneo-noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Deep Cover in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Deep Cover on History Vault. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Deep Cover on Netflix?+

Deep Cover is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on History Vault.

How long is Deep Cover?+

Deep Cover has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Deep Cover?+

Deep Cover stars Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum, Victoria Dillard, Gregory Sierra and Clarence Williams III.

When did Deep Cover come out?+

Deep Cover is a 1992 movie directed by Bill Duke.

What genre is Deep Cover?+

Deep Cover is Action, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Deep Cover?+

Deep Cover was directed by Bill Duke.