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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

September 20, 1999
Crime
Drama
Mystery
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
79/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.

Where to Watch

Streaming
Amazon Prime Video
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Details

Seasons
26
Episodes
573
Cast
Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Peter Scanavino, Octavio Pisano, Kevin Kane, Juliana Aidén Martinez
Release Date
September 20, 1999
Production
Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television, Studios USA, Universal Media Studios

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
Fi
FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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