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The Takedown

2022Movie1 h 59 min

Comedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic434.1Rotten Tomatoes40%80%

A fast-paced, thrilling comedy movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, romance or big ideas.

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Story

Two cops. One case. No clue.

Ousmane Diakité and François Monge are two cops with very different styles, backgrounds and careers. The unlikely pair are reunited once again for a new investigation that takes them across France. What seemed to be a simple drug deal turns out to be a much bigger criminal case wrapped in danger and unexpected comedy.

Feels like

  • Buddy Cop Action
  • High-Energy Comedy
  • Crime Investigation
  • Contrasting Personalities
  • Streetwise Humor
  • Dynamic Duo
  • French Cinema
  • Police Procedural

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Louis Leterrier
Written by
Stéphane Kazandjian
Produced by
Nicolas Altmayer, Eric Altmayer
Music by
Guillaume Roussel

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 6, 2022 · 1 h 59 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
May 6, 2022
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Action
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

You Are a Credit to Your Race, The City vs. the Country, Off with His Head! +9

  • You Are a Credit to Your Race
  • The City vs. the Country
  • Off with His Head!
  • Viral Marketing
  • Chase Scene
  • Final Solution
  • Noble Bigot with a Badge
  • Time Skip
  • Scenery Porn
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Asskicking Leads to Leadership
  • Scary Black Man

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Takedown?"

Questions about The Takedown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Takedown?

Netflix

In the United States, The Takedown streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Takedown worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (42).

Will The Takedown make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Takedown?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Takedown in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does The Takedown use?

You Are a Credit to Your RaceThe City vs. the CountryOff with His Head!Viral MarketingChase SceneFinal SolutionNoble Bigot with a BadgeTime SkipScenery PornNo Celebrities Were HarmedAsskicking Leads to LeadershipScary Black Manand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including You Are a Credit to Your Race, The City vs. the Country, and Off with His Head!.