Another Stakeout
Seen it?1993 | 109 min | Comedy, Crime, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (17% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz, 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 crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A pair of immature detectives are joined by a pesky assistant district attorney in staking out a lakeside home where an important Mafia trial witness is believed to be heading.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$30 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Badham
- Richard DreyfussDet. Chris Lecce
- Emilio EstevezDet. Bill Reimers
- Rosie O'DonnellA.D.A. Gina Garrett
- Dennis FarinaBrian O'Hara
- Miguel FerrerTony Castellano
- Cathy MoriartyLuella Delano
- Marcia StrassmanPam O'Hara
- Dan LauriaCapt. Phil Coldshank
- Madeleine StoweMaria McGuire (uncredited)
- Frank C. TurnerUnlucky