Cops

1922Movie18 min

78
GreatGoodWatch score
78
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Buster Keaton gets involved in a series of misunderstandings involving a horse and cart. Eventually he infuriates every cop in the city when he accidentally interrupts a police parade.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, scares or romance.

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Music by
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Facts

March 11, 1922 · 18 min · Comedy, Family, Adventure

Released
March 11, 1922
Runtime
18 min
Genres
Comedy, Family, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

Escalating Chase, Percussive Pickpocket, Dressing as the Enemy +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cops?"

Questions about Cops

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cops?

In the United States, Cops streams on FlixFling, IndieFlix Shorts, and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Public Domain Movies. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is Cops worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Cops okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Cops make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Cops?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.