Pusher (1996)
Kernel Score: 77% · 837 ratings
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
Released: 1996-08-30
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch Pusher
- Stream: Fubo
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, Fandango at Home, Xumo Play
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A drug pusher grows increasingly desperate after a botched deal leaves him with a large debt to a ruthless drug lord.
Pusher parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Pusher is an unrated Danish crime drama about a drug dealer who falls into deep debt with a ruthless drug lord after a deal goes wrong.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Crime thriller involving threats from a ruthless drug lord and a debt-driven desperate spiral.
- Language: Moderate — Gritty crime-drama dialogue typical of the genre, per reviews describing a dark criminal underworld.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Intense — Central plot revolves around drug dealing, drug debts, and the drug trade.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Kim Bodnia as Frank
- Mads Mikkelsen as Tonny
- Laura Drasbæk as Vic
- Zlatko Burić as Milo
- Slavko Labović as Radovan
- Peter Andersson as Hasse
- Vanja Bajicic as Branko
- Lisbeth Rasmussen as Rita
- Levino Jensen as Mike
- Nicolas Winding Refn as Brian
Pusher FAQ
Is Pusher good?
Pusher has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 837 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Pusher?
In the US you can stream Pusher on Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, Fandango at Home and Xumo Play and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Pusher OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Pusher is an unrated Danish crime drama about a drug dealer who falls into deep debt with a ruthless drug lord after a deal goes wrong.
What movies are like Pusher?
If you liked Pusher, try Pusher II, Pusher III, Training Day and The Enforcer.