Night Patrol
"Defang the police."
Night Patrol follows Xavier Carr, a seasoned Los Angeles detective who stumbles onto a covert unit hiding in the city's ranks. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly turns when Carr uncovers evidence that the task force is guarding a dangerous secret, one that threatens the neighbors he grew up... Read more
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Streaming availability last verified: February 24, 2026
About Night Patrol
Night Patrol follows Xavier Carr, a seasoned Los Angeles detective who stumbles onto a covert unit hiding in the city's ranks. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly turns when Carr uncovers evidence that the task force is guarding a dangerous secret, one that threatens the neighbors he grew up beside. Carr's pursuit draws in Ethan Hawkins, a wary local, and a handful of witnesses who refuse to stay silent. As the net tightens, clues point to a conspiracy that blurs the line between protecting the public and protecting the unit itself. The clock ticks through sleepless nights forcing Carr to weigh loyalty against truth and the price of disclosure.
Directed by Ryan Prows, Night Patrol is built from an original screenplay by Tim Cairo, Jake Gibson and Shaye Ogbonna. The film unfolds through tense night patrols across LA neighborhoods, with Fowler's Xavier Carr facing a web of suspects and guarded secrets in vivid, charged sequences.
Box office details have not been publicly released. Night Patrol appears to have had a limited release with no widely reported worldwide gross forthcoming from major trade outlets. Analysts have given cautious notes about niche appeal.
The premise engages with real-world concerns about policing and community safety, using a Los Angeles setting to heighten the sense of proximity and danger. If it reaches wider audiences, it could sharpen conversations about accountability within local law enforcement and the costs of secrecy. The film's late night streets and sympathetic neighborhood portraits root the fear in familiar places, making the menace feel personal.
Audience reactions appear mixed, with a 4.0/10 vote average from 10 votes reflecting divided responses. The film threads themes of institutional cover-ups, moral ambiguity in police work, and the toll secrecy takes on neighborhoods and trust. It leans into eerie atmosphere and political subtext rather than jump scares, inviting viewers to question what a city should demand of its protectors.
Details
- Release Date
- January 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Rating
- R
- User Ratings
- 11 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Phantom Four +2 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Jermaine Fowler
Xavier Carr
Justin Long
Ethan Hawkins
Phil Brooks
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Dermot Mulroney
Sarge
Freddie Gibbs
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RJ Cyler
Wazi Carr
YG
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Nicki Micheaux
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Flying Lotus
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Jon Oswald
Rivette
Director: Ryan Prows
Written by: Tim Cairo, Jake Gibson, Shaye Ogbonna