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Kindergarten Cop

1990·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic616.7Rotten Tomatoes54%52%
IMDb6.3Metacritic616.7Rotten Tomatoes54%52%

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Go ahead, YOU tell him you didn't do your homework.

Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man's young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous moppets whose antics try his patience and test his mettle, Kimble may have met his match … in more ways than one.
Action ComedyUndercover CopKindergarten TeacherFish-Out-of-WaterFamily-FriendlySituational HumorCrime InvestigationArnold Schwarzenegger

Crew

Directed by:
Ivan Reitman, Peter Giuliano, Julie Pitkanen
Written by:
Herschel Weingrod, Timothy Harris, Murray Salem
Produced by:
Ivan Reitman, Brian Grazer, Joe Medjuck
Composed by:
Anna Behlmer, Randy Edelman, R.J. Kizer

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Kindergarten Cop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kindergarten Cop legally?

AMC+YouTube TVAMC

Kindergarten Cop is included with a subscription to AMC+, YouTube TV, and AMC in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Kindergarten Cop worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kindergarten Cop rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Kindergarten Cop?

1 h 51 min

Kindergarten Cop runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kindergarten Cop?

Critics58
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Kindergarten Cop much the same way.

Was Kindergarten Cop a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$202 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $202 million worldwide, 13.5 times its budget.

What language is Kindergarten Cop in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kindergarten Cop?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kindergarten Cop in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kindergarten Cop use?

Ironic EchoIronyLarge HamReal Men Hate SugarSuspicious SpendingShipper on DeckGratuitous GermanChildren Are InnocentBookendsHand-or-Object UnderwearCut Himself ShavingBig "SHUT UP!"and 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 storytelling tropes for Kindergarten Cop, including Ironic Echo, Irony, Large Ham.