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Law and Disorder

1974Movie1 h 44 min

ComedyCrime
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes40%40%

A violent, fast-paced comedy movie about crime and history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Laugh until it hurts.

In crime ridden New York of the seventies two cops have had enough and decide to take justice into their own hands. Things turn exciting and humorous as no hoodlum goes safe.

Feels like

  • Cop Comedy
  • 70s New York
  • Vigilante Justice
  • Gritty Realism
  • Dark Humor
  • Physical Comedy
  • Crime Fighting
  • Satirical
  • Nostalgic

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Ivan Passer
Written by
Ivan Passer, William Richert, Kenneth Harris Fishman
Produced by
Albert Finney, William Richert
Music by
Angelo Badalamenti, Al Elias

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 1974 · 1 h 44 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
October 9, 1974
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$101
Available in
129 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Law and Disorder?"

Questions about Law and Disorder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Law and Disorder worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (40).

Will Law and Disorder make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch Law and Disorder?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.