Stuber
Seen it?2019 | 93 min | Action, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Beverly Hills Cop or 22 Jump Street, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After crashing his car, a cop who's recovering from eye surgery recruits an Uber driver to help him catch a heroin dealer. The mismatched pair soon find themselves in for a wild day of stakeouts and shootouts as they encounter the city's seedy side.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$32 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Dowse
- Dave BautistaVic Manning
- Kumail NanjianiStu Prasad
- Mira SorvinoAngie McHenry
- Natalie MoralesNicole Manning
- Iko UwaisOka Tedjo
- Betty GilpinBecca
- Karen GillanSara Morris
- Jimmy TatroRichie Sandusky
- Steve HoweyFelix
- Rene MoranAmo Cortez