Late icon Ray Liotta’s final film performance is getting another spotlight as his heist thriller, 1992, officially arrives on Peacock today, October 26, 2026.
The film follows a planned robbery that unfolds during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. As tensions rise, two families find themselves caught in a dangerous situation that threatens to spiral out of control.
Directed by Ariel Vromen, 1992 premiered in theaters on August 30, 2024. The crime thriller features Liotta alongside Tyrese Gibson and Scott Eastwood. Its story combines a criminal operation with family tensions and a turbulent period in American history.
Ray Liotta stars alongside Tyrese Gibson and Scott Eastwood in 1992
The story follows Mercer, a father who wants to rebuild his life and reconnect with his son amid the Los Angeles uprising. His circumstances change when Lowell and his son, Riggin, plan to steal valuable catalytic converters from the factory where Mercer works.
The heist unfolds as unrest spreads across Los Angeles following the Rodney King verdict. As tensions escalate, the robbery takes a dangerous turn, drawing the two families into a conflict fueled by competing interests and the chaos surrounding them.
Gibson plays Mercer, Eastwood portrays Riggin, and Liotta appears as Lowell. The supporting cast includes Clé Bennett, Dylan Arnold, Christopher A’mmanuel, Michael Beasley, Ori Pfeffer, Tosin Morohunfola, and Oleg Taktarov.
Vromen directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Sascha Penn, who also developed the original story. The duo also served as producers alongside Andreas Rommel, Maurice Fadida, and Adam Kolbrenner, while Snoop Dogg served as an executive producer. On Rotten Tomatoes, 1992 holds a 64% Tomatometer score from critics and an 88% Popcornmeter score from audiences.
Liotta was best known for portraying Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas and appeared in numerous crime dramas throughout his career. He died on May 26, 2022, at the age of 67. 1992 was released after his death, marking his final film role.
With its heist-driven plot and historical backdrop, 1992 gives crime thriller fans another chance to see the late actor on screen.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
