The Interrupters
2011 · 2h 9m · Documentary · United States of America
Every City Needs Its Heroes
The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters — former gang members who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once caused.
Directed by
Steve JamesWritten by
Alex Kotlowitz6.3Smart score
The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.
TMDB6.8
54 TMDB votes · IMDb page
Trailers
Rate what worked
0 of 5 ratedStory
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.Where to watch
Where each service has it
Hoopla: available in 2 countries
Free · 2Canada, United States
Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for Canada.
Style & content
gang leaderherohonorinterventionredemptionsocial workstreet crime
Keywords from TMDB.
Connected through the crew
Life Itself2014 · Director Steve JamesHoop Dreams1994 · Director Steve James, Writer Steve JamesPrefontaine1997 · Director Steve James, Writer Steve JamesAbacus: Small Enough to Jail2017 · Director Steve JamesStevie2003 · Director Steve JamesNo Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson2010 · Director Steve James, Writer Steve JamesJoe and Max2002 · Director Steve James