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Observe and Report

2009Movie1 h 26 minR

ComedyCrime
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic546.2Rotten Tomatoes51%37%

An intriguing, quirky comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

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Story

Right now, the world needs a hero.

Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective is recruited to close the case.

Feels like

  • Dark Comedy
  • Crime Satire
  • Cringe Humor
  • Social Commentary
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Suburban Absurdity
  • Mall Security
  • Quirky Characters
  • Fast-Paced

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Jody Hill
Written by
Jody Hill
Produced by
Donald De Line
Music by
Joseph Stephens

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April 10, 2009 · 1 h 26 min · R

Released
April 10, 2009
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$24 million
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Black Comedy Rape, Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism, Heroic Wannabe +9

  • Black Comedy Rape
  • Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism
  • Heroic Wannabe
  • Miles Gloriosus
  • No Medication for Me
  • Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!
  • Knight Templar
  • Power Fantasy
  • Karma Houdini
  • Good Is Not Nice
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Faux Affably Evil

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Observe and Report?"

Questions about Observe and Report

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Where can I stream Observe and Report?

Howdy

In the United States, Observe and Report streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Observe and Report worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 54).

Will Observe and Report make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

What tropes does Observe and Report use?

Black Comedy RapeSliding Scale of Idealism vs. CynicismHeroic WannabeMiles GloriosusNo Medication for MeNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Knight TemplarPower FantasyKarma HoudiniGood Is Not NicePaper-Thin DisguiseFaux Affably Eviland 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Black Comedy Rape, Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism, and Heroic Wannabe.