IMDb 4.4 2015 HD

Narcopolis

Narcopolis

2015
Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
96 min NR United Kingdom
4.6 / 10
4.4 IMDB

In the near future, Frank, a police officer, discovers that the legalization of all recreational drugs comes with a price.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Justin Trefgarne / Rebecca E. Daly
Starring
Elliot Cowan / Élodie Yung / Jonathan Pryce / Robert Bathurst / James Callis / Cosima Shaw / Molly Gaisford / Gethin Anthony

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing speculative gritty thought-provoking uneven dystopian challenging noir cautionary ambitious complex

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Exploring the societal price of complete drug legalisation, Narcopolis delivers a premise ripe for cinematic exploration. Elliot Cowan anchors the film as a police officer facing the new normal, a role he handles with a grounded, weary authenticity.…

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Thomas Blackwood
Apr 19, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Narcopolis ventures into speculative territory with its depiction of a drug-legalised future, but the journey proves to be a mixed bag. Elliot Cowan as Officer Frank is tasked with carrying the weight of a narrative that struggles with…

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This near-future thriller, Narcopolis, offers a compelling 'what if' scenario concerning the legalisation of all drugs. Élodie Yung brings a sharp intensity to her role, complementing Elliot Cowan’s central performance as a police officer grappling with this new…

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Arthur Davies
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Jonathan Pryce offers a commanding presence in Narcopolis, a film that bravely tackles the complex ramifications of widespread drug legalisation. The narrative centres on the unexpected burdens placed upon law enforcement in such a liberalised society, a concept…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Narcopolis presents a fascinating, albeit somewhat uneven, glimpse into a future where recreational drugs are legal. Elliot Cowan’s portrayal of Officer Frank anchors the film, conveying the weariness of a man navigating a world turned upside down by…

FAQs

Narcopolis distinguishes itself by exploring the aftermath of total drug legalisation, a less common narrative in cinematic drug dramas. Instead of focusing on prohibition or the illicit trade, it delves into the societal infrastructure and policing challenges that arise when recreational substances are entirely permissible. This perspective offers a fresh angle on familiar themes of control and consequence.