Lead actor: Denzel Washington

Training Day is a gripping crime thriller that explores the complexities of morality and power within the Los Angeles police force. Denzel Washington stars as Detective Alonzo Harris, a seasoned narcotics officer with unorthodox methods, who takes rookie cop Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) on his first day of patrol in one of the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods. As the day unfolds, Hoyt becomes increasingly suspicious of Alonzo’s behavior, as he is exposed to the darker side of police work and the corrupt system that enables it. Washington delivers a standout performance as the morally ambiguous Alonzo, earning him an Academy Award for Best Actor. The film is filled with tension, unexpected twists, and a gripping exploration of right versus wrong. Training Day is an intense, thought-provoking film that dives deep into the complexities of justice and ethics.