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Cody: Bad Love

Cody: Bad Love

1994
Drama TV Movie
90 min G NA
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Cody’s investigation of an art theft leads him to Claudia who works at an art gallery where the certificate of the stolen painting is held. His judgement may…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director John Laing
Starring
Gary Sweet / Robert Mammone / Heather Mitchell / Rebecca Rigg / Susie Lindeman / Lewis Fitz-Gerald / Paul Bertram / Wayne Pygram

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Cody: Bad Love offers a solid slice of Australian crime drama, anchored by Gary Sweet's stoic portrayal of a detective caught in a web of suspicion and attraction. The central premise, involving an art theft and a potentially…

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Arthur Penhaligon
May 16, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

One approaches Cody: Bad Love with an expectation of gritty Australian crime, and while it delivers on some fronts, it doesn't quite ignite. Gary Sweet is reliably solid as the lead detective, but the narrative surrounding an art…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 16, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Cody: Bad Love is a compelling, if somewhat understated, exploration of obsession and deception within the art world. Gary Sweet delivers a nuanced performance as the detective whose judgment is swayed by his involvement with Claudia, played with…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This mid-90s Australian thriller, Cody: Bad Love, presents a narrative that feels both classic and a little predictable. Gary Sweet as Cody navigates an art theft case that becomes personal when a key suspect, Claudia, enters the picture.…

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Eleanor Vance
May 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Cody: Bad Love offers a serviceable dive into the murky waters of art crime. Gary Sweet anchors the film with his characteristic presence, embodying a detective whose personal life threatens to entangle with a high-stakes investigation. The plot,…

FAQs

While Cody: Bad Love features a strong cast of familiar Australian actors, its profile might be more niche compared to some of the country's more widely distributed or internationally acclaimed films. It represents a snapshot of Australian cinema from the mid-90s, contributing to the local filmography. Its recognition often stems from its cast and its place within the genre of Australian crime dramas of that era.