Extreme Prejudice

Extreme Prejudice has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Rialto Amazon Channel, and in the UK on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 199 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Nick Nolte anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Put it on tonight on Rialto Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Extreme Prejudice is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Extreme Prejudice understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Lean, mean Texas Ranger Jack Benteen locks horns with a former friend, Cash Bailey, now a ruthless drug kingpin. Though they're on opposite sides of the law, they share a love interest in the sensual Sarita. When a crew of rogue soldiers descends upon the border town for an off-the-books mission, all roads lead to a bloody, to-the-death showdown, as loyalties shift and the lines between good and evil are blurred. Credit to Nick Nolte and Powers Boothe for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. It hit screens in 1987. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Extreme Prejudice passes that test consistently. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Extreme Prejudice. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Nick Nolte carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Extreme Prejudice was released in 1987, directed by Walter Hill. The full 105-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.