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Showtime

2002·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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Showtime fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia3

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Meta Narrative7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

Lights. Camera. Aggravation.

A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based T.V. cop show.
Buddy Cop SpoofAction ComedyMedia SatireStar-DrivenReality TV ThemeFast-PacedLightheartedPop Culture CommentaryMid-Budget Studio Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Showtime

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Where can I stream Showtime legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Showtime worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Showtime rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Showtime?

1 h 35 min

Showtime runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Showtime?

Critics29
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Showtime higher (47) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Showtime a box office hit?

Budget$85 million
Box office$78 million

No. It cost about $85 million to make and earned $78 million worldwide, 92% of its budget.

What language is Showtime in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Showtime?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Showtime in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Showtime use?

Pac-Man FeverBy-the-Book CopCowboy CopHidden DepthsConfession CamThis Is RealityDestination DefenestrationFingertip Drug AnalysisImprobable Aiming SkillsDa ChiefUnnecessary Combat RollBar Brawland 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Showtime, including Pac-Man Fever, By-the-Book Cop, Cowboy Cop.