Maniac Cop poster
Where to stream

Maniac Cop

6.119881h 25mRMovieActionHorrorMystery

A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of New York City.

DirectorWilliam Lustig
WriterLarry Cohen
ProducersLarry Cohen·James Glickenhaus

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoBeamafilmBeamafilmShudderShudderShudder Amazon ChannelShudder Amazon ChannelAMC+AMC+AMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC Plus Apple TV channelAMC Plus Apple TV channelShudder Apple TV channelShudder Apple TV channelAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsPlexPlex
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by William Lustig

TATom Atkins
Tom Atkins
Frank McCrae
BCBruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell
Jack Forrest
LLLaurene Landon
Laurene Landon
Theresa Mallory
RRRichard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree
Commissioner Pike
WSWilliam Smith
William Smith
Captain Ripley
RZRobert Z'Dar
Robert Z'Dar
Matt Cordell
SNSheree North
Sheree North
Sally Noland
NANina Arvesen
Nina Arvesen
Regina Sheperd
NB
Nick Barbaro
Councilman
LB
Lou Bonacki
Detective Lovejoy
BB
Barry Brenner
Coroner
VCVictoria Catlin
Victoria Catlin
Ellen Forrest

More from Tom Atkins · Lead actor

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001 · 7.6
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
1972 · 8.0
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 · 7.5
Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
1969 · 7.2
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993 · 8.1
Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
1976 · 7.5
The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
1974 · 7.6
St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
1982 · 5.7
American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982 · 6.6
T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
1982 · 6.5
See all fromTom Atkins

More from Bruce Campbell · Co-star actor

The Librarians
The Librarians
2014 · 7.2
The X-Files
The X-Files
1993 · 8.4
Charmed
Charmed
1998 · 8.2
Fargo
Fargo
2014 · 8.3
Psych
Psych
2006 · 7.9
Knots Landing
Knots Landing
1979 · 6.9
INVINCIBLE
INVINCIBLE
2021 · 8.6
Archer
Archer
2009 · 7.9
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 · 7.5
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993 · 8.1
See all fromBruce Campbell

More from William Lustig · Director

Maniac Cop 2
Maniac Cop 2
1990 · 6.0
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
1992 · 5.4
Relentless
Relentless
1989 · 5.3
Maniac
Maniac
1980 · 6.4
Vigilante
Vigilante
1983 · 6.1
Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam
1996 · 4.9
The Expert
The Expert
1995 · 5.5
Hit List
Hit List
1989 · 6.2
Conducting Dario Argento's 'Opera'
Conducting Dario Argento's 'Opera'
2001 · 6.8
See all fromWilliam Lustig

More like this

Maniac Cop 2
Maniac Cop 2
1990 · 6.0
Striking Distance
Striking Distance
1993 · 5.9
Nighthawks
Nighthawks
1981 · 6.4
Body Cam
Body Cam
2020 · 6.2
12 Rounds
12 Rounds
2009 · 5.9
Psycho Killer
Psycho Killer
2026 · 6.7
God Told Me To
God Told Me To
1976 · 5.9
Urban Legend
Urban Legend
1998 · 6.1
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
2001 · 5.9
Copshop
Copshop
2021 · 6.3
The Virtuoso
The Virtuoso
2021 · 5.9
Blitz
Blitz
2011 · 6.2

Maniac Cop — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Maniac Cop?

Maniac Cop is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm and Shudder in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Maniac Cop on Netflix?

No, Maniac Cop is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Beamafilm.

Is Maniac Cop on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Maniac Cop is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Maniac Cop for free?

Maniac Cop is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Australia.

Is there a sequel to Maniac Cop?

Yes — Maniac Cop is followed by Maniac Cop 2 (1990) in the Maniac Cop Collection.

Is there a prequel to Maniac Cop?

Maniac Cop is the first film in the Maniac Cop Collection.

Is Maniac Cop part of a trilogy?

Yes — Maniac Cop is part of a trilogy, alongside Maniac Cop 2 (1990) and Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1992).

How many movies are in the Maniac Cop Collection?

There are 3 films in the Maniac Cop Collection: Maniac Cop (1988), Maniac Cop 2 (1990) and Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1992).