Hot Fuzz
Seen it?2007 | 121 min | Crime, Action, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it made about 7 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Lethal Weapon, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$81 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 602K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edgar Wright
- Simon PeggNicholas Angel
- Nick FrostPC Danny Butterman
- Jim BroadbentInspector Frank Butterman
- Paddy ConsidineDS Andy Wainwright
- Rafe SpallDC Andy Cartwright
- Kevin EldonSergeant Tony Fisher
- Olivia ColmanPC Doris Thatcher
- Bill BaileySergeant Turner
- Karl JohnsonPC Bob Walker
- Timothy DaltonSimon Skinner