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Cop Out (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Cop Out is a 2010 action comedy directed by Kevin Smith, starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $55.6 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

IMDb rating
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
18%
worldwide gross
$55.6M
Metascore
31
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Cop Out (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Kevin Smith
Genres
Action , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$30M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cop Out About?

The premise of Cop Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two detectives, Jimmy and Paul, find themselves chasing a dangerous thief who has stolen Jimmy's valuable baseball card, his means to pay for his daughter's wedding. As they pursue the culprit, Jimmy deals with his own complicated marriage, while Paul grapples with suspicions about his wife’s fidelity, making the case even more challenging. The unlikely partners must navigate a complex situation filled with obsession and deceit.

Cop Out Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • united states of america
  • weapon
  • death
  • car
  • ford crown victoria
  • dodge charger
  • mercedes benz s class
  • mercedes benz s klasse
  • neo screwball comedy
  • aerial camera shot
  • u.s. car
  • german car
+38 more
  • mercedes benz s klasse w221
  • child drives a car
  • mockery
  • black police officer
  • police officer
  • male police officer
  • suspended police officer
  • undercover police officer
  • buddy cop crime
  • baseball
  • buddy cop comedy
  • dodge the car
  • breaking and entering
  • homosexual character
  • mercedes benz the car
  • ford the car
  • drawing of a penis
  • gay character
  • theft
  • wedding
  • partner
  • baseball card
  • detective
  • money
  • drug dealer
  • gangster
  • camera
  • robbery
  • die hard scenario
  • police shootout
  • fellatio
  • stolen gun
  • apb
  • police badge
  • gunfight
  • glock
  • semiautomatic pistol
  • sidekick
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Cast & crew

Cop Out Cast

Bruce Willis leads the cast, with Tracy Morgan. Directed by Kevin Smith.

From the director

More from Kevin Smith

More films directed by Kevin Smith, best-rated first: Clerks, Chasing Amy, The 4:30 Movie and Clerks II.

Full filmography
Ratings

Cop Out Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Cop Out 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

Plot

Cop Out Plot Summary

What happens in Cop Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

James “Jimmy” Monroe and Paul Hodges, played by Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan respectively, are detectives with the NYPD who embark on a tumultuous journey. Their investigation begins when they stumble upon a drug deal in the downtown area. However, their attempts to apprehend the suspect, Juan Diaz (Cory Fernandez), result in chaos as he opens fire at civilians, forcing Jimmy and Paul to chase him through the streets. Their reckless pursuit leads to severe consequences, including the endangerment of innocent bystanders, and as a result, they find themselves suspended without pay for 30 days.

Full summary

The whole story of Cop Out, scene by scene

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Box office

Cop Out Box Office & Budget

Cop Out grossed $55.6 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $44.9 million came from the US and Canada and $10.7 million (19%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$55.6M

1.9× its budget

US & Canada
$44.9M
International
$10.7M
Budget
$30M
US & Canada 81% Rest of the world 19%
Videos

Cop Out Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Cop Out.

Cop Out - Trailer - Official Warner Bros. UK
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Cop Out?

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

Question 1 of 10

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What is the main cause of Jimmy and Paul's suspension?

Cars

Cars in Cop Out

38 cars on screen, including the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2006 Dodge Charger.

All 38 cars
  • 2006 Ford Crown Victoria in Cop Out 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Main role
  • 2006 Dodge Charger in Cop Out 2006 Dodge Charger Important role
  • 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221 in Cop Out 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221 Important role
  • 2000 Chevrolet Suburban in Cop Out 2000 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role
Details

Cop Out Also Known As

37 alternative titles, including “Pari kyttää” and “Tiras em Apuros”.

Also known as
  • Pari kyttää
  • Tiras em Apuros
  • Flics en service
  • Top Cops
  • 警界双贱
  • Fujary na tropie
  • Két kopper
  • Dos Inutiles en Patrulla
  • Vaya Par De Polis
  • שוטרים על הפנים
  • 拍档侦探
  • Двойной КОПец
+25 more
  • Cop Out - Geladen und entsichert
  • Poliziotti fuori - Due sbirri a piede libero
  • Zorlu Takip
  • 侦探拍档
  • Não Chamem a Polícia!
  • Cop Out: Fujary na tropie
  • Poldové
  • Poliši
  • Οι Μπάτσοι της Συμφοράς
  • קופ אאוט
  • Polițai în misiune
  • คู่อึดไม่มีเอาท์
  • Скатавки
  • Парочка копів
  • 캅 아웃
  • Kruķi
  • Dos Inútiles en Patrulla
  • Професионалци у акцији
  • Odštekana kifeljca
  • Tik nekvieskite farų!
  • コップ・アウト 〜刑事した奴ら〜
  • Profesionalci u akciji
  • Cớm Chìm
  • Quin parell de polis
  • 波麗士很忙

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FAQ

Cop Out FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cop Out, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cop Out?

Cop Out runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Cop Out released?

Cop Out was released on February 26, 2010.

Who directed Cop Out?

Cop Out was directed by Kevin Smith.

More films by Kevin Smith

Who is in the cast of Cop Out?

Cop Out stars Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan.

How much did Cop Out make at the box office?

Cop Out grossed $55.6 million worldwide ($44.9 million domestic, $10.7 million international) on a budget of $30 million.

How is Cop Out rated?

Cop Out has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does Cop Out have a post-credit scene?

No. Cop Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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