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Is Training Day (2001) worth watching?
Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is Training Day? 122 min. Training Day (2001) has a TMDB audience score of 7.5/10 from 6,953 votes, which reads as positive. It is a action and crime film rated R, 122 min. In the US it is on MGM Plus, TNT, TBS, tru TV with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

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.
Tagline: The only thing more dangerous than the line being crossed, is the cop who will cross it.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 7.5/10 (6,953 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Rated | R |
| Length | 122 min |
| Release | 2001-10-05 |
| Themes TMDB tags | drug dealer, california, police brutality, poker, bratva (russian mafia), war on drugs |
| People | Directed by Antoine Fuqua. Starring Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | MGM Plus, TNT, TBS, tru TV |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 6,953 voters landed at 7.5/10
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (MGM Plus, TNT)
Skip it if
- You are watching with kids: it is rated R
If you like it, try
- Year of the Dragon (1985), TMDB 6.8/10
- Havoc (2025), TMDB 6.4/10
- End of Watch (2012), TMDB 7.4/10
- Red Heat (1988), TMDB 6.2/10
Questions
Is Training Day worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 6,953 votes, a positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch Training Day?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on MGM Plus, TNT, TBS, tru TV with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Training Day?
122 min.
What is Training Day rated?
It carries a R rating in the US.
Who is in Training Day?
Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger, Harris Yulin.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.