The Other Guys
Seen it?2010 | 107 min | Comedy, Action, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! or The Naked Gun, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. When a seemingly minor case turns out to be a big deal, the two cops get the opportunity to finally prove to their comrades that they have the right stuff.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$170 million worldwide on a $100 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 433K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adam McKay
- Will FerrellDetective Allen Gamble
- Mark WahlbergDetective Terry Hoitz
- Eva MendesSheila Gamble
- Michael KeatonCaptain Gene Mauch
- Steve CooganDavid Ershon
- Ray StevensonRoger Wesley
- Samuel L. JacksonP.K. Highsmith
- Dwayne JohnsonChristopher Danson
- Lindsay SloaneFrancine
- Natalie ZeaChristinith