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The Onion Field

6.019792h 2mRMovieCrimeDrama

An LA police officer is murdered in the onion fields outside of Bakersfield. However, legal loopholes could keep his kidnappers from receiving justice, and his partner is haunted by overwhelming survivor's guilt.

DirectorHarold Becker
WriterJoseph Wambaugh
ProducerWalter Coblenz

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Cast · Directed by Harold Becker

JSJohn Savage
John Savage
Karl Hettinger
JWJames Woods
James Woods
Gregory Powell
FSFranklyn Seales
Franklyn Seales
Jimmy Smith
TDTed Danson
Ted Danson
Ian Campbell
RCRonny Cox
Ronny Cox
Pierce Brooks
DHDavid Huffman
David Huffman
District Attorney Phil Halpin
CLChristopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Jailhouse Lawyer
DHDianne Hull
Dianne Hull
Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)
PPPriscilla Pointer
Priscilla Pointer
Chrissie Campbell
BBBeege Barkette
Beege Barkette
Greg's Woman
RHRichard Herd
Richard Herd
Beat Cop
LTLe Tari
Le Tari
Emmanuel McFadden

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The Onion Field — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Onion Field?

The Onion Field is streaming on BFI Player in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Onion Field on Netflix?

No, The Onion Field is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is The Onion Field on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Onion Field isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on BFI Player instead.

Where can I watch The Onion Field for free?

The Onion Field is available on BFI Player in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Onion Field based on a true story?

Yes — The Onion Field is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).