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Bad Company (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Bad Company is a 2002 action thriller directed by Joel Schumacher, starring Anthony Hopkins and Chris Rock. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $66.2 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. Critics gave it 37 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

worldwide gross
$66.2M
Metascore
37
budget
$70M
Bad Company (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Joel Schumacher
Original language
English
Budget
$70M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bad Company About?

The premise of Bad Company without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A group of young people unwittingly discover a dangerous scheme to seize control of a nuclear power plant. Suddenly finding themselves trapped and facing heavily armed terrorists, they must overcome their differences and work together. Their fight becomes a desperate race against time to stop a potential disaster and prevent a catastrophic meltdown.

Bad Company Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • cia agent
  • panties
  • shower
  • duct tape over mouth
  • home invasion
  • doppelganger
  • mistress
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  • central europe
  • actor plays multiple roles
  • woman wears a bra and panties
  • cia central intelligence agency
+38 more
  • prague czechoslovakia
  • port wine
  • spy thriller
  • secret
  • brother
  • twin
  • twin brother
  • terrorist
  • new york city
  • partner
  • hustler
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  • gps
  • laptop computer
  • pedicure
  • new jersey
  • hotel
  • masked woman
  • masked man
  • arm sling
  • russian mafia
  • mother son relationship
  • blood
  • falling to death
  • jumping off a roof
  • held at gunpoint
  • suicide
  • breaking a bottle over someone's head
  • threatened with a knife
  • vase
  • cognac
  • apartment
  • cigar smoking
  • reference to michael jackson
  • learning a language
  • training
  • nightclub
  • hidden camera
Where to watch

Where to Watch Bad Company

Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Bad Company Cast

Anthony Hopkins leads the cast, with Chris Rock. Directed by Joel Schumacher.

Ratings

Bad Company Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Bad Company 37 on Metacritic.

Plot

Bad Company Plot Summary

What happens in Bad Company from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

When a mission to recover a stolen suitcase bomb goes terribly wrong, CIA agent Kevin Pope meets his demise. Operating undercover as an antiquities dealer named Michael Turner, Pope’s death leaves the agency in a desperate situation. In a surprising turn of events, they learn that Agent Pope had a twin brother, Jake Hayes, who was separated from him at birth due to their mother’s tragic passing during childbirth. Hayes, who struggles to make ends meet by hustling chess games and scalping tickets, has been living a difficult life in Jersey City. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Julie, grows increasingly impatient, prompting her decision to relocate to Seattle.

Full summary

The whole story of Bad Company, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Bad Company Box Office & Budget

Bad Company grossed $66.2 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 95% of what it cost. $30.2 million came from the US and Canada and $36 million (54%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$66.2M

95% of its budget back

US & Canada
$30.2M
International
$36M
Budget
$70M
US & Canada 46% Rest of the world 54%
Videos

Bad Company Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Bad Company.

Bad Company
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Bad Company?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the twin brothers Kevin Pope and Jake Hayes in 'Bad Company'?

Cars

Cars in Bad Company

33 cars on screen, including the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 and the 2000 BMW R 1150 GS.

All 33 cars
  • 1999 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 in Bad Company 1999 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 Main role
  • 2000 BMW R 1150 GS in Bad Company 2000 BMW R 1150 GS Important role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in Bad Company 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1992 Ford Econoline in Bad Company 1992 Ford Econoline Important role
Details

Bad Company Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Mala compañía” and “Em Má Companhia”.

Also known as
  • Mala compañía
  • Em Má Companhia
  • 9デイズ
  • 9 días
  • Malas compañías
  • Bad Company - Czeski Łącznik
  • Czeski Łącznik
  • Bad Company - Die Welt ist in guten Händen
  • Gizli Ortak
  • Bad Company - Protocollo Praga
  • Česká spojka
  • Плохая компания
+12 more
  • Rossz társaság
  • Más Companhias
  • באד קומפני
  • Погана компанія
  • Гадна компания
  • 临时特工
  • 배드 컴퍼니
  • 神鬼拍檔
  • คู่เดือด...แสบเกินพิกัด
  • Bloga kompanija
  • Compania rea
  • Κακές παρέες

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FAQ

Bad Company FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bad Company, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bad Company?

Bad Company runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Bad Company released?

Bad Company was released on June 7, 2002.

Who directed Bad Company?

Bad Company was directed by Joel Schumacher.

More films by Joel Schumacher

Who is in the cast of Bad Company?

Bad Company stars Anthony Hopkins and Chris Rock.

Where can I watch Bad Company?

In the US, Bad Company is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Bad Company make at the box office?

Bad Company grossed $66.2 million worldwide ($30.2 million domestic, $36 million international) on a budget of $70 million.

How is Bad Company rated?

Bad Company has 37 on Metacritic.

Does Bad Company have a post-credit scene?

No. Bad Company has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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