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Bad Boys

1995·Movie
1h 59min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic416.6Rotten Tomatoes46%78%

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Relentless energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and slapstick

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Whatcha gonna do?

Marcus Burnett is a henpecked family man. Mike Lowrey is a footloose and fancy free ladies' man. Both Miami policemen, they have 72 hours to reclaim a consignment of drugs stolen from under their station's nose. To complicate matters, in order to get the assistance of the sole witness to a murder, they have to pretend to be each other.
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Crew

Directed by:
Michael Bay, Bruce Moriarty, Kenny Bates
Written by:
George Gallo, Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland
Produced by:
Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson, Francine Maisler
Composed by:
Mark Mancina, James Ashwill, Bruce Fowler

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Questions about Bad Boys

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Where can I stream Bad Boys legally?

fuboTVPeacockYouTube TVPeacock Premium+

Bad Boys is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, YouTube TV, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. 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 Bad Boys worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bad Boys rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Bad Boys?

1 h 59 min

Bad Boys runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bad Boys?

Critics44
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Bad Boys higher (71) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Bad Boys a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$141 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $19 million to make and earned $141 million worldwide, 7.4 times its budget.

What language is Bad Boys in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bad Boys?

133ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+119

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bad Boys in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bad Boys use?

Sword over HeadDope SlapExiled to the CouchLeg FocusVictoria's Secret CompartmentSuicide by CopTrigger-HappyOrbital ShotArson, Murder, and JaywalkingI Remember Because...Ruthless Foreign GangstersKnight of Cerebusand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 storytelling tropes for Bad Boys, including Sword over Head, Dope Slap, Exiled to the Couch.