
In 1992, Mercer is desperately trying to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son amidst the turbulent Los Angeles uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Across town, another father and son put their own strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist to steal catalytic converters, which contain valuable platinum from the factory where Mercer works. As tensions rise and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when their worlds collide.
Directed by Ariel Vromen, 1992 leans on a strong ensemble — Tyrese Gibson, Scott Eastwood, Ray Liotta — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2024.
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An ordinary man is suddenly forced into a plot to kill a politician in exchange for his kidnapped daughter's freedom.
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