Cop

1988·Movie
1h 50min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A killer on the loose. A cop on the edge.

An obsessive, insubordinate homicide cop is convinced a serial killer is loose in the Hollywood area and disobeys orders in order to catch him.
Gritty Crime ThrillerObsessive DetectiveSerial Killer InvestigationPsychological Profiling1980s Neo-NoirDark & DisturbingMoral AmbiguityCynical WorldviewHollywood Underbelly

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cop

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Where can I stream Cop legally?

Cop is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cop worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cop rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and sexual content.

How long is Cop?

1 h 50 min

Cop runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Cop based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cop?

Critics83
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate Cop higher (83) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Cop a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.

What language is Cop in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cop?

61AOARAUAZBEBFBOBRBYBZCACHCLCO+47

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cop in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cop use?

Insanity DefenseJob TitleFallen-on-Hard-Times JobFor Inconvenience, Press "1"Jerkass Has a PointBring My Brown PantsTargeted to Hurt the HeroTurn in Your BadgeDefective DetectiveDeadly Closing CreditsStranger Behind the MaskCowboy Cop

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Cop, including Insanity Defense, Job Title, Fallen-on-Hard-Times Job.

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