Boomer is a rookie cop based in the urban hellhole that is downtown Chicago. After his involvement in a drug bust operation which results in the death of Carlos, his mentor and father figure, Boomer becomes disillusioned with the brutal and inhumane nature of his job. Consequently, he decides to hand in his resignation to the Chicago Police Department and return to his home town of Joliet, where his fiancé, Kelly, awaits. While en route back to Joliet, however, Boomer makes a grievous error in judgment when he stops for, and assists, an unfortunate motorist whose vehicle appears to have broken down; the naive ex-cop is swiftly attacked and rendered unconscious. Boomer awakes to find that his car and wallet have been stolen, and that he has become involved in a dangerous game of mistaken identity.
Release Date
September 26, 2001
Runtime
1h 36m
Rating
5.6/10 (37 votes)
Director: Scott Wiper
Cast: Scott Wiper, Natasha Henstridge, Andre Braugher, Lou Diamond Phillips, Joe Pantoliano, Jack Conley, Carmen Argenziano, Richard Haje
Boomer is a rookie cop based in the urban hellhole that is downtown Chicago. After his involvement in a drug bust operation which results in the death of Carlos, his mentor and father figure, Boomer becomes disillusioned with the brutal and inhumane nature of his job. Consequently, he decides to hand in his resignation to the Chicago Police Department and return to his home town of Joliet, where his fiancé, Kelly, awaits. While en route back to Joliet, however, Boomer makes a grievous error in judgment when he stops for, and assists, an unfortunate motorist whose vehicle appears to have broken down; the naive ex-cop is swiftly attacked and rendered unconscious. Boomer awakes to find that his car and wallet have been stolen, and that he has become involved in a dangerous game of mistaken identity.
Boomer is a rookie cop based in the urban hellhole that is downtown Chicago. After his involvement in a drug bust operation which results in the death of Carlos, his mentor and father figure, Boomer becomes disillusioned with the brutal and inhumane nature of his job. Consequently, he decides to hand in his resignation to the Chicago Police Department and return to his home town of Joliet, where his fiancé, Kelly, awaits. While en route back to Joliet, however, Boomer makes a grievous error in judgment when he stops for, and assists, an unfortunate motorist whose vehicle appears to have broken down; the naive ex-cop is swiftly attacked and rendered unconscious. Boomer awakes to find that his car and wallet have been stolen, and that he has become involved in a dangerous game of mistaken identity.
AI-curated picks that share the same spirit as A Better Way to Die but with an unexpected twist — different era, country, tone, or perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Better Way to Die about?▾
Boomer is a rookie cop based in the urban hellhole that is downtown Chicago. After his involvement in a drug bust operation which results in the death of Carlos, his mentor and father figure, Boomer b…
How long is A Better Way to Die?▾
1h 36m
When was A Better Way to Die released?▾
September 26, 2001
Who directed A Better Way to Die?▾
Scott Wiper
Who stars in A Better Way to Die?▾
Scott Wiper, Natasha Henstridge, Andre Braugher
What genre is A Better Way to Die?▾
Action, Thriller
What is A Better Way to Die rated?▾
R
Is A Better Way to Die available to stream?▾
Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads
