Running With The Devil(2019) May 2026

One of the most interesting sequences follows the batch across borders, showing how the price sky-rockets at every hand-off.

If you’re a fan of Nicolas Cage or Laurence Fishburne, or just a sucker for underworld logistics, here is why this film deserves a spot on your watchlist (and where it might trip over its own feet). The Premise: Auditing the Cartel Running with the Devil(2019)

In the crowded landscape of cartel thrillers, (2019) attempts something a bit different. Instead of just focusing on the shootouts or the high-stakes negotiations, writer-director Jason Cabell —himself a former Navy SEAL—takes us on a gritty, step-by-step "audit" of the international drug supply chain. One of the most interesting sequences follows the

Enter (Nicolas Cage), a cold, calculated enforcer tasked with tracing the product from its source in South America all the way to its final destination in North America. Alongside him is The Man (Laurence Fishburne), a volatile, unhinged distributor who might be using a bit too much of his own supply. What Works: The "Narcos" Factor Instead of just focusing on the shootouts or

When a massive shipment of cocaine is compromised, the "Boss" (Barry Pepper) doesn't just send muscle—he sends an auditor.

The film’s biggest strength is its fascination with process. Cabell draws on his real-world experience to show the "end-to-end" life cycle of the product: We see the farming and harvesting in Colombia.