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21 Jump Street

2012·Movie
1h 49min·R

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and cringe comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Crime, pop culture, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Meta Narrative8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The only thing getting blown tonight is their cover.

When cops Schmidt and Jenko join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover as high school students. They trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, and set out to shut down a dangerous drug ring. But, as time goes on, Schmidt and Jenko discover that high school is nothing like it was just a few years earlier -- and, what's more, they must again confront the teenage terror and anxiety they thought they had left behind.
Buddy Cop ComedyHigh School UndercoverSelf-Aware HumorFast-Paced ActionCringe ComedyPop Culture SatireRebellious TeensUnlikely FriendshipDialogue-Driven

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Where can I stream 21 Jump Street legally?

21 Jump Street is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, Paramount+, and YouTube TV in the United States. 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 21 Jump Street worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 21 Jump Street rated?

RStrong languageDrug useViolence

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

How long is 21 Jump Street?

1 h 49 min

21 Jump Street runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 21 Jump Street?

Critics77
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see 21 Jump Street much the same way.

Was 21 Jump Street a box office hit?

Budget$42 million
Box office$202 million

Yes. It cost about $42 million to make and earned $202 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What language is 21 Jump Street in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 21 Jump Street?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 21 Jump Street in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does 21 Jump Street use?

Hollywood LawDawson CastingTraining MontageCelebrity ParadoxSassy Black WomanDeath by CameoThe Stoner555ReconstructionCasual Danger DialogueMiranda RightsPlayful Hackerand 131 more

TV Tropes lists 143 storytelling tropes for 21 Jump Street, including Hollywood Law, Dawson Casting, Training Montage.