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Stakeout

1987Movie1 h 56 minR

Comedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic696.4Rotten Tomatoes89%56%

An intriguing, thrilling action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or tears.

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Story

It's a tough job but somebody's got to do it!

Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her.

Feels like

  • Romantic Crime Comedy
  • Buddy Cop
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Character-Driven
  • Undercover
  • Suspenseful
  • Situational Humor
  • Will-They-Won't-They

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
John Badham
Written by
Jim Kouf
Produced by
John Badham, Jim Kouf, Cathleen Summers
Music by
Arthur B. Rubinstein

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 5, 1987 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
August 5, 1987
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Action, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$66 million
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

The Cavalry, Chekhov's Gunman, Meet Cute +9

  • The Cavalry
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Meet Cute
  • The Stakeout
  • Da Chief
  • Who Shot JFK?
  • Donut Mess with a Cop
  • Plot Hole
  • Villain Opening Scene
  • The Peeping Tom
  • Shout-Out
  • Actually Pretty Funny

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Stakeout?"

Questions about Stakeout

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Stakeout?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Stakeout from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Stakeout worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is there a sequel to Stakeout?

  1. Stakeout (1987)
  2. Another Stakeout (1993)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Another Stakeout (1993).

Will Stakeout make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Stakeout good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Stakeout a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$66 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $66 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.