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Narcopolis streaming

2015 Movie United Kingdom Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction 96 min Ages 15+
By: Justin Trefgarne With: Cosima Shaw, Jonathan Pryce, Harry Lloyd, Élodie Yung, Elliot Cowan

Narcopolis is a futuristic thriller set in the near future where all classes of drugs have been legalized. Frank Grieves is a 'Dreck', a roaming narc responsible for keeping the black market dealers off the streets and the licenced drugs companies rich. When he discovers a rogue substance in an unidentified corpse, evidence suggests that Ambro, the most powerful drug manufacturer of all, are conducting secret tests on an experimental narcotic. Grieves discovers a second victim - this time alive - but she disappears and he is suddenly taken off the case by his superiors. As his options drain away, it's clear that legalization has come at a heavy price. Is it too late to save the city?

Filmium rating
42%

Mood

Dark
Serious
Thoughtful
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Justin Trefgarne
Molly Gaisford
Robert Bathurst
Élodie Yung
Jonathan Pryce
Cosima Shaw
Harry Lloyd
Elliot Cowan
Kerry Shale
James Callis

Budget

Independent
Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Dark Palette
Experimental Techniques
Neon Lighting
Practical Effects
Urban Cinematography
Visual Effects

Narrative Structure

Flashbacks
Intertwined Timelines
Multi-Timeline
Non-Linear
Nonlinear

Pace

Deliberate
Moderate Pacing
Plot-Twisting
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Compact
Short Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Synth-Heavy

Style

Cinematic
Futuristic
Non-Linear
Sci-Fi
Science Fiction
Thriller

Time-Period

2044
Near Future

Central Conflict

Drug Research Secrecy
Family Protection
Investigation Vs. Corporate Power
Moral Dilemmas
Personal Stakes
Time Travel Manipulation

Characters

Drug Company Executives
Hacker
Police Officer
Scientist
Time-Traveller

Ending

Ambiguous
Time Loop
Twist Ending

Historical Context

Near Future
Post-Legalization

Key Plot Points

Body Discovery
Corporate Betrayal
Drug Mystery
Time Travel Revelation

Plot

Corporate Conspiracy
Drug Legalization
Murder Mystery
Time Travel

Setting

Black Market
Corporate Headquarters
Dystopian
Futuristic City
Near-Future
Urban Uk

Shooting Location

Futuristic Cityscape
Uk

Theme

Corporate Control
Corporate Greed
Drug Legalization
Family And Sacrifice
Technology And Ethics
Time Travel Ethics

Genre

Crime
Mystery
Science Fiction
Thriller

Audiences

Adult Audience
Adults
Science Fiction Fans
Thriller Enthusiasts

Titles

Dreck
Narcopolis

Box Office Success

Limited Release

Critical Reception

Critic Scores
Mixed Reviews

Festivals

Edinburgh International Film Festival

Popularity

Cult Following
Sci-Fi Niche

Ratings

30 Out Of 100
Four Out Of Ten
Low Ratings

Reception

Cult Following
Independent Film
Low Ratings
Mixed Reviews
Niche Appeal

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Release Year

2015
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