Super Troopers (2001)
The Broken Lizard comedy troupe's anarchic ode to highway law enforcement, drug busts, and the fine art of the prank.
Super Troopers - Movie Information
- Original Title: Super Troopers
- Release Year: 2001
- Directed by: Jay Chandrasekhar
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 15, 2001 (Denmark - 15), February 15, 2002 (United States - R), November 14, 2002 (United Kingdom - 15), November 13, 2002 (Germany - 12), January 15, 2002 (Australia - M)
- Alternative Titles: Super Troopers (PT), Broken Lizard's Super Troopers (US), だめんず・コップ (JP), Highway Troopers (DE), Super Policias (SV)
- Production Companies: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Broken Lizard Industries, Jersey Shore, Cataland Films, Árpád Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Super Troopers - Plot
Five bored, occasionally high and always ineffective Vermont state troopers must prove their worth to the governor or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug ring, they plan to make a bust, but a rival police force is out to steal the glory.
Super Troopers - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the chaos unfold on Vermont's highways:
In their town, you don't screw with the law, the law screws with you.
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Super Troopers - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jay Chandrasekhar
Main Cast
- Jay Chandrasekhar
- Kevin Heffernan
- Steve Lemme
- Paul Soter
- Erik Stolhanske
- Brian Cox
- Daniel von Bargen
- Marisa Coughlan
- Lynda Carter
- André Vippolis
Writers
- Paul Soter
- Jay Chandrasekhar
- Steve Lemme
- Kevin Heffernan
- Erik Stolhanske
Producers
- Richard Perello
Super Troopers - FAQs
Where can you stream Super Troopers online?
Super Troopers is available to stream on Hulu, Starz, and Philo. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
What is the 'meow' scene in Super Troopers?
The 'meow' scene is one of the film's most beloved moments, in which trooper Foster works the word 'meow' into a routine traffic stop as many times as possible without the driver noticing. It became a defining comedic set piece of the film and a lasting pop-culture reference.
Who are the main actors in Super Troopers?
The main cast features the five Broken Lizard members — Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske — alongside Brian Cox as Captain O'Hagen, Daniel von Bargen as Chief Grady, Marisa Coughlan as Ursula, and Lynda Carter as Governor Jessman.
What is Super Troopers about?
Super Troopers follows five undisciplined Vermont highway troopers threatened with budget cuts who stumble onto a drug smuggling operation. Competing against a local police department for jurisdiction and credit, they attempt to pull off a major bust while indulging in constant pranks and absurd antics.
Is Super Troopers based on a true story?
No, Super Troopers is not based on a true story. It is an original comedy screenplay written by the five members of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe — Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske — drawing on their own comedic sensibilities.
What is the age rating for Super Troopers?
Super Troopers is rated R by the MPA. The rating reflects strong language, drug use and humor, crude sexual content, and some violence. It is intended for adult audiences and is not suitable for children or younger teenagers.
How long is Super Troopers?
Super Troopers has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes (100 minutes). The film moves at a brisk, gag-driven pace, making its runtime feel compact and well-suited to its irreverent comedy style.
Did Super Troopers succeed at the box office?
Yes, Super Troopers was a notable financial success relative to its modest $3 million production budget. The film earned over $23 million at the box office, making it a profitable cult hit that eventually spawned a crowdfunded sequel, Super Troopers 2, released in 2018.
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