Let's Be Cops (2014)
A riotous buddy comedy about two slackers who stumble into real criminal danger after impersonating police officers on the streets of Los Angeles.
Let's Be Cops - Movie Information
- Original Title: Let's Be Cops
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Luke Greenfield
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 44m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 13, 2014 (Netherlands - 16), August 13, 2014 (United States - R), August 26, 2014 (United Kingdom - 15), January 8, 2015 (Germany - 12), January 21, 2015 (France), November 13, 2014 (Australia - MA15+), November 13, 2014 (Brazil - 16), September 25, 2014 (Italy - T), November 14, 2014 (Spain)
- Alternative Titles: Policías de Mentiras (BO), Agentes del desorden (CL), Soyons flics (CA), 렛츠 비 캅스 (KR), Vamos Ser Tiras (BR), Ας Γίνουμε Μπάτσοι (GR), Agentes del Desorden (SV), Типа копы (RU)
- Production Companies: Wide Awake Pictures, Genre Films, 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Let's Be Cops - Plot
Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted "heroes" get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.
Let's Be Cops - Trailer
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Fake Cops. Real Trouble.
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Let's Be Cops - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Luke Greenfield
Main Cast
- Jake Johnson
- Damon Wayans Jr.
- Rob Riggle
- Nina Dobrev
- James D'Arcy
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Andy Garcia
- Jon Lajoie
- Tom Mardirosian
- Natasha Leggero
Writers
- Luke Greenfield
- Nicholas Thomas
Producers
- Simon Kinberg
- Luke Greenfield
Let's Be Cops - FAQs
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Is Let's Be Cops based on a true story?
No, Let's Be Cops is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional comedy screenplay written by Luke Greenfield and Nicholas Thomas. The premise of two friends impersonating police officers is played entirely for comedic and dramatic effect within an invented narrative.
Who are the main actors in Let's Be Cops?
The film stars Jake Johnson as Ryan Davis and Damon Wayans Jr. as Justin Chang. The supporting cast includes Rob Riggle, Nina Dobrev, James D'Arcy, Keegan-Michael Key, Andy Garcia, Jon Lajoie, Tom Mardirosian, and Natasha Leggero.
What is Let's Be Cops about?
Two directionless best friends accidentally discover that wearing police uniforms earns them instant respect. What begins as a harmless prank escalates when they get entangled with real mobsters and corrupt detectives in Los Angeles, forcing them to act like the officers they are pretending to be.
What is the age rating for Let's Be Cops?
Let's Be Cops is rated R in the United States. The rating reflects strong language, crude humor, violence, and some sexual content throughout the film. Viewers in the UK will find it rated 15, while Australian audiences will see it classified MA15+.
How much money did Let's Be Cops make?
Let's Be Cops was a significant box office success, earning approximately $136.6 million worldwide against a modest production budget of $17 million. That strong return made it one of the more profitable R-rated comedies of summer 2014, far exceeding studio expectations at release.
Who directed Let's Be Cops?
Let's Be Cops was directed by Luke Greenfield, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Nicholas Thomas. Greenfield previously directed The Girl Next Door (2004). Let's Be Cops marked his return to feature filmmaking and became his highest-grossing directorial effort to date.
How long is Let's Be Cops?
Let's Be Cops has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes (104 minutes). The film moves at a brisk pace, balancing comedic set pieces with escalating action sequences as the two leads find themselves in increasingly dangerous real-world situations.
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