Almost Cops (2025): Cast & Ratings
Almost Cops is a 2025 action comedy directed by Gonzalo Fernandez, starring Jandino Asporaat as Ramon, Werner Kolf and Victoria Koblenko. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds 2.3/5 on Letterboxd.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Gonzalo Fernandez
- Original language
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Dutch
- Studio
- Kaap Holland Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Almost Cops About?
The premise of Almost Cops without spoilers.
A determined special investigating officer named Ramon wants to make his Rotterdam neighborhood safer. He's unexpectedly partnered with Jack, a reckless ex-detective who’s been temporarily demoted to his team following an incident. Despite their contrasting approaches and personalities, the two officers must learn to work together and ultimately find they share more than they initially thought.
Almost Cops Cast & Characters
Jandino Asporaat leads the cast as Ramon, with Werner Kolf as Jack and Victoria Koblenko as Lizzy. Directed by Gonzalo Fernandez; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gonzalo Fernandez
- Jandino Asporaat as Ramon
- Werner Kolf as Jack
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Victoria Koblenko as Lizzy - Steef Cuijpers as Smits
Also Starring in Almost Cops
· 16 more- Ferdi Stofmeel Bruno
- Yannick Jozefzoon Kevin
- Mark Rietman Richard van der Vloed
- Teun Kuilboer Guido
- Juliette van Ardenne Brenda
- Phi Nguyen Snoopy
- Romana Vrede Daphne de Koning
- Rian Gerritsen Janet
- Nazmiye Oral Yasmina Bukhari
- Daniël Kolf Juan
- Florence Vos Weeda Dilan
- Stephanie van Eer Charly
- Boyd Grund Nico
- Ergun Simsek Shakir
- Miron Bilski Marek
- Elijah Asporaat young Ramon
Almost Cops Reviews & Ratings
Almost Cops holds 2.3/5 on Letterboxd. Our Echo Score gives it 42/100, strongest in character & emotion (70) and weakest in sensory experience (34).
Almost Cops Echo Score Breakdown
The film struggles to deliver a cohesive experience, with most elements falling short of their potential. While the lead duo occasionally shows chemistry that adds brief enjoyment, the direction, pacing, and visual style remain inconsistent, preventing sustained engagement. Critics and viewers alike note a derivative storyline and uneven humor that hinder replay value. Consequently, the movie offers limited appeal beyond a few isolated moments, resulting in a generally unsatisfying impression.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 35
ART: The direction fails to establish a clear tonal balance, oscillating between comedy and drama without cohesion. Visual style is muted, and editing appears choppy, disrupting narrative flow. Critics describe the cinematography as unremarkable, and users highlight inconsistent pacing and poorly integrated dubbing. These shortcomings diminish the film’s craftsmanship, rendering its artistic execution noticeably weak.
- Character & Emotion 70
CHARACTER: Performances provide the film’s most consistent asset, with the protagonists displaying occasional genuine rapport that elicits modest laughs. Positive reviews note the chemistry between the leads as a highlight, while negative comments point to forced dialogue and underdeveloped arcs. Overall, the character work is uneven, offering moments of charm amid broader structural weaknesses.
- Story & Flow 38
STORY: The narrative feels predictable and derivative, adhering to familiar buddy‑cop formulas without offering fresh twists. Critics describe the plot as routine and the humor as scarce, and users criticize the pacing as erratic and the story as lurching due to uneven editing. Consequently, the storyline fails to sustain interest or deliver meaningful progression.
- Sensory Experience 34
SENSORY: Audio and visual elements provide little enhancement, with dubbing that distracts and a soundtrack that fails to reinforce tone. Reviewers mention muted cinematography and a lack of distinctive sound design, while users note that the visual style does not support the intended seriousness. The sensory experience therefore remains flat and unengaging.
- Rewatch Factor 48
REWATCH: The film offers limited incentive for repeat viewings; its humor feels forced and its plot offers few surprises. While a few scenes generate brief amusement, the overall inconsistency and lack of memorable moments reduce its lasting appeal. Consequently, the rewatch factor is modest at best.
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Letterboxd 2.3 /5
5852 ratings
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Almost Cops Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Bad Boas” and “נותנים בראש באמסטרדם”.
- Also known as
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- Bad Boas
- נותנים בראש באמסטרדם
- Casi policias
- Parceiros na Boa
- Os Bad Boas
- 어쩌다 파트너
- คู่สืบ คู่อันตราย
- Напарники мимоволі
- 凹凸双雄
- Ortak Bela
- Partnerzy mimo woli
- Bad Boas: Bộ đôi phá án
+12 more Show fewer
- Opaki partneri
- נותנים בראש ברוטרדם
- Egységben az erő
- شراكة قاتلة
- 凹凸雙雄
- Лоши ченгета
- 夢幻拍檔
- Dva na ráně
- Δίδυμο με το Ζόρι
- バッド・バディーズ ~最強の? ふたり~
- Parteneriat mortal
- Напарники поневоле
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Almost Cops FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Almost Cops, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Almost Cops?
Almost Cops runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Almost Cops released?
Almost Cops was released on July 11, 2025.
Who directed Almost Cops?
Almost Cops was directed by Gonzalo Fernandez.
Who is in the cast of Almost Cops?
Almost Cops stars Jandino Asporaat as Ramon, Werner Kolf as Jack and Victoria Koblenko as Lizzy, among 20 credited actors.
How is Almost Cops rated?
Almost Cops has 2.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Almost Cops have a post-credit scene?
No. Almost Cops has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Almost Cops in?
The original language of Almost Cops is Dutch.
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