Downtown

1990·Movie
1h 36min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–32%

Where to watch

PrimeHoopla

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Downtown fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

When you pound this beat, it pounds you back.

Officer Alex Kearney patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia, where he pulls over a well-connected white collar executive who promises to get even with the policeman. Soon, Kearney learns that he is off the cushy suburban beat and must now work in the deadliest precinct in Philly, where he is partnered with tough veteran cop Dennis Curran. Tensions are high between them, but Kearney soon proves he can play just as rough as the crooks.
Cop Buddy FilmFish Out of WaterUrban CrimeAction ComedyPrecinct PoliticsClass ConflictOdd CouplePhiladelphia Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Benjamin, Terry Leonard, Marshall Schlom
Written by:
Nat Mauldin
Produced by:
Gale Anne Hurd, Robert J. Ulrich, Reuben Cannon
Composed by:
Alan Silvestri, Kenneth Karman, Richard Portman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Downtown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Downtown legally?

PrimeHoopla

Downtown 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 Hoopla. 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 Downtown worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Downtown rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Downtown?

1 h 36 min

Downtown runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Downtown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Downtown?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Downtown in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Downtown use?

Imagine SpotButt-MonkeyVomit Discretion ShotScenery CensorShipper on DeckKick the DogUrine TroubleAll Girls Want Bad BoysMooningHalloween EpisodeThe Not-Love InterestAlpha Bitchand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Downtown, including Imagine Spot, Butt-Monkey, Vomit Discretion Shot.

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