Summary
- "Dragged Across Concrete" is a divisive neo-noir cop thriller with a shocking ending.
- Critics praised Mel Gibson's performance but some called the movie racist and misogynistic.
- It can be streamed on Netflix or rented/bought on major platforms like Apple TV, Google Play, and more.
What did the critics say about the film, Dragged Across Concrete, and where can it be streamed? Directed by S. Craig Zahler, Dragged Across Concrete is a neo-noir cop heist thriller that follows two detectives named Brett Ridgeman (Mel Gibson) and Anthony Lurasetti (Vince Vaughn) who are suspended from the police department due to committing police brutality. In a desperate attempt to earn quick money, the two disgraced detectives team up with a thief named Lorentz Vogelmann (Thomas Kretschmann) and become involved in a bank robbery.
However, while Ridgeman and Lurasetti are the main characters of the film, Dragged Across Concrete also focuses on various side characters like Henry Johns (Tory Kittles) and Biscuit (Michael Jai White), who serve as the getaway drivers for Vogelmann's heist. Dragged Across Concrete has a shocking ending and is overall a film that divided critics, but can be watched on multiple platforms.
Where Was Dragged Across Concrete Filmed? All Locations Explained
Although Dragged Across Concrete unfolds its brutal crime drama and action in a fictional US city, its scenes were not filmed in the United States.
Everything You Need To Know About Dragged Across Concrete
Cast of Dragged Across Concrete |
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Characters |
Actors |
Detective Brett Ridgeman |
Mel Gibson |
Detective Anthony Lurasetti |
Vince Vaughn |
Henry Johns |
Tory Kittles |
Biscuit |
Michael Jai White |
Kelly Summer |
Jennifer Carpenter |
Melanie Ridgeman |
Laurie Holden |
Jennifer Johns |
Vanessa Bell Calloway |
Lorentz Vogelmann |
Thomas Kretschmann |
Chief Lieutenant Calvert |
Don Johnson |
In the same vein as Zahler's other feature films, Bone Tomahawk and Brawl in Cell Block 99 (also starring Vaughn), 2018's Dragged Across Concrete follows morally gray characters who do bad things for the sake of helping their loved ones. Ridgeman and Lurasetti get suspended after a video resurfaces of them committing police brutality against a drug dealer. However, they are frustrated not because they were caught, but because they have people who depend on them whom they can no longer provide for because of their suspension. This is why Ridgeman and Lurasetti later get involved in a bank heist, as they will do whatever it takes to provide for their families.
Why You Should Watch Dragged Across Concrete
This is an unapologetically gritty film that is unafraid of making its protagonists unlikable. Dragged Across Concrete is similar to other dark cop movies in that it is a slow burn that takes its time developing characters and letting scenes play out. By doing this, it can not only thoroughly explore themes like police brutality and corruption while also being an effective character drama about people who justify doing awful things for what they think are good reasons.
What The Critics Thought Of Dragged Across Concrete
Due to its subject matter, Dragged Across Concrete is a controversial film, and it received mixed reviews upon release. On the one hand, several critics praised the movie for certain aspects such as Mel Gibson's performance and its dark, gritty tone. According to one critic, "Everything and everyone looks irreparably grisly." (via The Guardian). Others argued that Dragged Across Concrete is a racist, misogynistic film that is nothing more than a right-wing fantasy with one critic saying, "Zahler's latest is a cold-blooded saga that revels in the violence it inflicts on women and minorities, in particular." (via The Daily Beast).
Where To Watch Dragged Across Concrete
Dragged Across Concrete is currently available for streaming on Netflix. The film is rated R due to intense violence, explicit imagery, language, and some sexuality/nudity, so it's not for kids or the best choice for a family movie night. Netflix subscriptions start at $6.99/month for Standard with ads, $15.49/month for Standard, and $22.99 for .
However, if streaming on Netflix is not an option, then Dragged Across Concrete can also be either bought or rented on various major platforms. Depending on where the film is rented/purchased, Dragged Across Concrete can be watched in either SD (Standard Definition), HD (High Definition), UHD (Ultra High Definition), or 4K. This is an official breakdown of all available prices and options to buy/rent Dragged Across Concrete.
- Apple TV: Rent for $3.99 (4K); Buy for $9.99 (4K)
- Google Play: Rent for $3.99 (4K); Buy for $9.99 (4K)
- YouTube: Rent for $3.99 (UHD); Buy for $9.99 or $12.99 (SD or UHD)
- Vudu: Rent for $3.99 (4K UHD); Buy for $9.99 or $10.99 (HDX or 4K UHD)
- Microsoft Store: Rent for $3.99 (SD, HD, or UHD); Buy for $9.99 (SD or HD) or $10.99 (UHD)
